Christmas Day (#2)

The long wait was over and we finally were at Christmas Eve. We had a nice dinner of Turkey, Ham and all the trimmings. We played our usual Christmas Eve game of pass the gift, while the story of "The Night Before Christmas" is being read. Mike read from the scriptures of the wonderful birth of our Savior. Melissa played Christmas Carols for us on the piano. It was such a nice night. The next morning there was definetly excitement in the air. Lauren and Garn joined us very early and gifts were opened.

First we discovered that Santa had made his visit during the night!

Then we were ready to dig into all those gifts under the tree. The little ones were lined up and waiting.....

and our resident Santa handed out the gifts

Asher recieved a harmonica from Santa and in between opening presents she played it for us.

LeslieGarn, Lauren & MelissaJaman and AsherLauren with her loot

Leslie and her new gloves

Jaman and his Nerf gunMelissa and Asher's reindeer ears

Trying so hard to get it open!a new sterio for my sewing room

Melissa with her fondue set

Asher and all her warm gear (Doesn't she look like Cossette on the cover for Les Miserables?

Leslie and Justin found a huge pink horse for Asher. Watch her get it out of this box.

Leslie and JustinAsher liked being in the box as much as what came in it!

Leslie, Lauren, Melissa and Mom

Mike and I gave Jaman a race track. Lauren and I set it up that night and had fun watching the little Hot Wheel cars race. It reminded me of my brothers having them set up all through the house on Christmas day.

It was a great day!