Sunday, December 27, 2009

Christmas Morning 2009

We were so happy to have Papa and Mimi with us for Christmas morning! We had a fun time opening gifts and lounging around!




The kids bought eachother gifts at the Holiday Store at our school! I love that our school does this! They also bought gifts for Daddy, Papa, Mimi, and me...so cute!

Aaron reading the story of Christ's birth from the Bible



Christmas Eve Jammies!

Another Christmas tradition...New pajamas on Christmas Eve!

Usually I buy them matching pajamas. This year it seemed a little harder to get matching so, they all got RED! Caden's pants have all different video game controllers, Macie's have Disney princesses, and Abbie's have snowflakes!






Hurry Santa!

Christmas Eve at Adam & Stacey's

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve at Adam and Stacey's house...family, yummy meal, gift exchange, Snuggies, entertainment, and a special gift from Uncle Gery!


brothers

special kisses

Cousins...Gery, Gerda, Pepper, and Katie

Aaron's Christmas Megamix!

4 of these were given:)

Uncle Gery had a special gift for each child (18)! He gave each one a map board to collect all of the state and territory quarters! This gift was given with a challenge...the first kid to complete their board will get a prize! So...if you find any special quarters, let me know!!! Help us!!:) A big THANKS to Uncle Gery for the thoughtful and fun gift!

Family Together


A few days before Christmas we had all 18 cousins on Aaron's side TOGETHER!!!
Caryn and her family (6 kids) came down from Elk Grove and Austin is home from Army Boot Camp! So much love! So fun!

Aaron's 3 beautiful sisters!

Austin & Erica

We are so proud of Austin! He will be going to Fort Drumm in New York soon. Then he will be deployed to the Middle East in June. We are thankful for the sacrifices he has chosen to make and pray for his safety and strength.

Friday, December 25, 2009

Nativity Walk

Every year our family takes a walk along Euclid Ave. in Ontario where they erect life sized scenes depicting events that led up to Jesus' birth, His birth, and His life on Earth. I love this tradition! This year the Smarts came with us!
We ate at Dickey's Barbecue first! Kids eat free on Mondays!

Macie and Baby Jesus

Jillian and Baby Jesus

The Bishops in the arms of Jesus!



Back at our house for hot chocolate and mud pie!

Merry Christmas 2009!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Annual Caroling Party!

Thoroughbred Street was crazy with lights once again! I mean really out of control! Homeowners were selling churros, nachos, hot chocolate, caramel apples, and other treats! There were more people walking the street than EVER before! We stop under each street light and sing a few carols. We had a really big and fun group this year!:)


Our fearless conductor Bryant!

The Hull Family & Macie!

Caryn and Sophie

Sister love...Stacey & Lindsey

Santa was there too!

Bridgete & Macie

Erica, Austin (just got back from Boot Camp!), and Steven

Back at Grammy & Grampy Bishop's for snacks and hot cocoa!
Another super fun year of caroling!