White Christmas

It was a white Christmas this year.  Early Christmas Eve it started to snow.  Dan and his family flew to Utah on Christmas day.  They came over Christmas Eve.  We ate dinner, exchanged gifts, and had a impromptu talent show where Ben sang a song from his choir concert as well as played Jolly Old St Nicholas on the piano while Ally and Grace sang along.  Ally, Grace, and Joseph also sang some familiar Christmas tunes.  Andrew sang O Holy Night.  It was a very nice evening.  Nanitzi, Catherine, Andrew, Mom, and I finished the evening after everyone had left by standing around the piano and singing our favorite Christmas songs.  Andrew and I slept in the basement and watched Elf while Santa came.  The next morning we started off another day full of fun.  It was wonderful to wake up and look out our window to see all the snow (Well, it didn't quite cover the grass, but it was still beautiful).  We took advantage of the snow and went sledding.  Jacob took Thomas out for his first time in the snow.  Uncle Bob and Aunt Elizabeth came over during the afternoon.  We all had an enjoyable evening playing Just Dance, Family Feud, Wii Sports, and Family Game Night on the Wii.  We also found a new favorite; Imaginff.

 Thomas's first Christmas which turned out to be a White Christmas!

 Such a happy little kid!

 Don't forget about the snowball fight which started after returning home from caroling.  Luckily I was safe because I was holding the camera. :)

 Thomas was all bundled up to take some pictures in the snow, but after awhile he couldn't sit up while wearing all those clothes.  :)

 These are two of my favorite views.  The table set for Christmas Eve with the snow through the window in the background.

 And the Christmas tree next to our fireplace.

 And let the talents begin.-- Ben singing- It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Ally and Grace singing Jolly Old St Nicholas with Ben at the piano.

Christmas morning.  Joseph waking Andrew up.

The line from youngest to oldest.  Abigail and Thomas slept in so Joseph was the youngest.

Thomas woke up.  But I think he still might have been a little tired.

Joseph showing Thomas his new book.

Skyping with Joanna and the kids Christmas morning.  Carter opening his Buzz Lightyear from Grandma and Grandpa. 

Thomas sledding with his dad.

Grandma having fun in the snow.

 Joseph and Hannah- Pictures thanks to dad.

 

Andrew and Thomas.

Abigail woke up a little later.  Joseph helping her open her gifts.