Christmas 2012

I can not believe Christmas came and went and I didn't take pictures!  I get so wrapped up in what's going on that I forget to do it.  New Years Resolution:  Take more pictures!  I am so very grateful for the Christmas season.  For the birth of my Savior.  For the sacrifice He made for me.  He was, and is, such a gift!  I am ever thankful for the gospel in my life and that my family has a desire to hold to the iron rod so that we can have the opportunity to be an eternal family.  Such blessings! 

 Having the traditional "Big Daddy Waffles" for breakfast Christmas morning.

This is only half of the stockings at our house for Christmas.  We surely can't hang them from the mantle because they would pull it slap off the wall!! 

Thanks to my hubby and all my children and grands for a wonderful Christmas!!

Christmas Eve

 

Christmas Eve tradition at our house is to have everyone over for finger foods, have the children act out the first Christmas while Big Daddy reads from the scriptures, then open one present - which is always PJs!  It was great to have everyone home!

Maggie the Elf helped make cookies

She got the hang of it really fast! 

These kids are awesome!  It is always a challenge to get them dressed and make a production out of this but I think they really enjoy doing it!  I know we love it!

Another year for the sweater

Last year I posted a picture of Hunter in this sweater that was Michael's.  We know for sure that it is at least 45 years old.  What I didn't post was a picture of the red wool jacket.  This was also Michael's!  Because of the size, we can only guess that it is even older than the sweater!  It has a couple of tiny moth holes but otherwise is in great condition.  So very proud that it has survived through all of Kenny's boys.  I guess now we have to pass them on to Jackson then Owen!

Hagin in the red jacket and Peyton in the sweater.  Proud grandma in the middle!

Piano Recital

 

 Saturday, December 22, was Jackson and Chole's Christmas piano recital.  Mary Beth has been teaching them for a couple of months.  They both played two songs and did such an awesome job!  Mary Beth served a wonderful dinner of soups and cornbread.  Kimberly provided fabulous desserts!  I so enjoyed the evening of entertainment and great company!

 

Happy 38!

Friday, December 21, Michael and I celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary.  Wow!  That's a long time!  I can not imagine anything I would rather have been doing for the last 38 years.  Michael is the love of my life.  He is an amazing husband.  He never forgets to tell me he loves me or kiss me good night!  He brings me flowers at random times.  He helps with meals and worries that he dirties up too much laundry!  He is an amazing athlete.  He magnifies his calling and loves his family.  Most of all he loves me in spite of all my many flaws!  So very grateful to know he's mine for eternity.

Who would have thought that we would now have 10 grandchildren and 2 more on the way! 

I love my family and

I LOVE YOU, BABE!

Here's to another 38!

Happy Birthday Joe

December 19 was Joe's 28th birthday!  Joe was always such a sweet baby and we were so happy he was sent to us!  You are such a blessing to our family.

We love you so much, Joe!

Happy Birthday Joe-Bird!

Christmas Carolers

Sunday, December 16 while Michael was still at church for tithing settlement, we received some Christmas Carolers!  It was so much fun and they did an awesome job!  And they brought treats!!  Thanks Mayos and Porters for making my day!