Hey everyone! Long time no post...I know! So this one may be a little long. Today is Christmas, and we had the absolute most amazing Christmas season this year. The people who helped us this Christmas mean more to me than they will ever know. This year I felt the spirit of Christmas more than I have ever felt it in my entire life. We were helped by many and have received many blessings for sure. To start out the season, Reece and I decided we should make some "elf cookies" so that the elves could have something to eat just like Santa...
Paisley was tired and in the mood to snuggle
Reece and her "elf cookies"- (Cheerios dipped in frosting and sprinkles)
Reece and I hanging out after making the elf cookies
Our crazy faces after eating 1 too many of the elf cookies
Little Miss Paisley's hair is finally long enough to mohawk. Hahaha.
So for Christmas, I did a "Hugs and Kisses Machine" for Candyce and Chris and got the girls each a gift
\Candyce and Chris' Present
Reece with her gift- My Little Pony for the tub
Reece's present- a rocking horse that makes sounds
This year for Christmas, both my Grandma and Grandpa Jakson were here as well as my Grandma Stewart. It was so much fun. Grandma Stewart has been in the hospital for the past two weeks with a broken back, but she was able to come spend a few hours on Christmas Eve as well as a few hours on Christmas day with us. It's a tradition for Grandma Stewart to be with us on Christmas, so I'm really glad it worked out. Having my Grandma and Grandpa Jackson here was so nice. They did so much this year, and we of course played cards and had a good time. I really enjoyed spending time with everyone.
Our tree and presents
Grandma Jackson and I
Grandma Stewart and I- she was not feeling that great
Christmas breakfast tradition- Quiche! Love it. (Thank you Candyce for your recipe to use this year!)
My mo opening/reading my gift to her- a heart shaped sterling silver necklace that says "A Mother Holds Her Daughter In Her Heart Forever" and it says on the box "All that I am, All That I Hope To Be, I Owe To You, Mom."
Michael passing gifts out and dad opening one
Grandparents- opening presents
This year I feel like I got spoiled beyond belief...I had such an amazing Christmas, so I of course took a picture of every single gift. Hahaa. Here goes:
It was such an amazing Christmas. Seriously.
So Michael has been dying to get a chef's outfit and this year his wish came true...
So stinking cute! I love my little brother!
In the middle of opening presents, we stopped because Brandon called. He is doing so well and loving his mission so much. He has definitely grown up a lot and has had a lot of amazing experiences and opportunities. He has 4 baptisms coming up in January and he is very excited for that. I only got one pic of him calling and that was while mom was talking with him. :)
It was great. I am so glad Brandon gets to come home in 4 1/2 months. Yeah!!! After Christmas was over and my grandparents had all gone back home, I went over to my Uncle Craig and Aunt Sandy's to see them and Josh and Michelle and my girls. Today was Bailey's birthday so we enjoyed presents and cheesecake as well. Here's some pics from that.
Sticker sunglasses from a book Bailey got
Marlee and I- Love this girl!
Marlee with sticker sunglasses
Bailey informed us that she needed to stick the stickers on her face so she only had to flip to the page once. Haha
Beautiful Baby Greenlei
Such a freaking cute baby- playing with her cup! haha
Bailey the birthday girl- blowing her candles out
First bite of cake
Greenlei and Auntie Jade
Greenlei, Chelle, and Callie's hand hahhaha
Bailey and her birthday presents. Here's what she got:
Playdough
Blue and White Striped Sweater-So stinking cute- I wish I had a pic of it!
A super cute card from Aunt Sandy that sang "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"
A super cute grey skirt and white "lab" coat made my Grandma Julie!
A science lab and Project Runway book
Marlee sat close by in case Bailey needed help. Haha
Greenlei was just enjoying being held
Callie- clearly loving today! hahaha
When I got home I put my hair up, and sat with my little brother to watch a movie.
Love my little bro!!
And now- I'm snuggled up in my LA Laker's blanket that my Grandma Jakson made for me (with a Laker's curling iron holder) and go to sleep. Good night all. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!!!!
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