Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Christmas Day

~ Christmas Morning at Home ~



... Can't wait! ...



... WaHoo!! Santa came!! ...


... Emma still pretty happy with what she got from Grandma and Grandpa K the night before ...

~ Stockings ~





~ Santas Big Gifts ~


a Baby Doll, now named Aly


 Pirate Ship Legos



another Baby Doll, now named Kelley

~ Family Presents ~


... more baby doll stuff ...


... Dad getting Emmas baby out of the box ...


... "Grrr" ...


... She loves her baby dolls! ...


... Marley giving Dad her present she made at preschool ...


... His special tie with her picture on it. He will wear this to her preschool graduation in May ...


... I got my COLTS ring, YES!! ...


... the kids trying to seem thrilled about their clothes. Marley definitely had a "Hello Kitty" Christmas this year ...




... I also got my Dwight Freeney hoodie! ...



... This was Colts big surprise this year. I'm sure this gift was more for me then him but I believe he still loved it. I printed family pics and put them in this beautiful frame. I had this planned since October, go me! ...


And last but not least my absolute FAVORITE gift I've received all year long. Colt surprised me with my 'blog book'. He had my past blog printed into this amazing book, I had no clue what he had planned. This is the motivation I have to keep blogging. It's a great journal with pictures - that makes it even better! As I read through this book I found stories that I had otherwise forgotten about. I loved this gift the best and yes, it made me cry. Those are the best gifts ever!!!

Merry Christmas.

Temple Square

~ December 24, 2009 ~

On our way home from Grandma and Grandpa Kiersteads we stopped at Temple Square to see the Christmas lights. It was so cold but we had a good time.







The statue of Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum receiving the Aaronic Priesthood.

Christmas with the Kiersteads

~ Christmas Eve with Grandma and Grandpa Kierstead ~


C, M, & E
Emma has a new look to her, it is called "CHEESE!!" Sometimes she looks... uncomfortable.








Christmas this year was great, there were many surprises. This year Bob built Colt and I this beautiful windowbox shelf. I can say this is one of my two favorite presents this year! Colt hung it late that night in our bedroom. I just absolutely love it!


Corbin and Grandpa zoning out and relaxing. I'm not sure what they were watching on tv but they were both captivated.


Marley got magnetic dolls.


Big brother and big sister help the little one open her first present from Grandma and Grandpa.


She LOVES her talking baby doll.




Marley opening her Hello Kitty jewlery box.




Corbin had a WebKinz Christmas!!


Emma got a stroller/cradle set for her baby. Yes, she's kissing it. It was a hit!









Corbin and Marley with all the WebKinz. We had a great time - as always - with Grandma and Grandpa Kierstead. Thank you for all of the presents and the great company. We love you guys!!!