Christmas Party

Our Christmas party was so fun this year. Jill invited us to have our annual party at her parents cabin in Deer Valley. It is such a great place for a big family and lots of little kids. With the bouncy house in tow it turned the lower level into a playground, all the 2 year olds were totally entertained. The first night there we hit the midnight shopping at the outlets, we were not the only ones with that idea. It was crowded but we had so much fun. Shopped until 4am, crazy.

Nate and Jay serving up the turkey.

We loaded our finds into Jill's Tahoe and it really was after 4, we decided it's much easier to just stay up than get up that early.

On Friday night we went over to the Heber Valley Railroad and caught the Polar Express.

The magic moment on the Polar Express was when Santa gave Kennedy and Tayler a bell from his sleigh.

Hudson knew how important is was to be brave and talk to Santa.

Even Preslie was unafraid

Mrs. Claus handed out recipes for her chocolate chip cookies.

Frostbite, the elf, taking names and giving all the kids a name tag. He really was Santa's helper.

Hudson, Shelli and Mrs. Claus

Jami and Cortnie

Ready to go

(Ya, these are out of order, still don't get it)

The little boys loved the old train.

Hudson and Dustin

Jami gave all the kids a little train necklace.

Will and Jill

Finding our coach

Tayler and Jeff outside the station

Waiting for the train.

Jeff, Jill, Cort, Tay and Will

Nate, Preslie and Jenna

Trulie, Jace and Garret

Dustin, Shelli, Kennedy and Hudson

I took every opportunity to get a group shot with all of us together!

The little boys got a Cars track.

Jace

The girls and their dolls got matching aprons and little kitchen tools.

Cute Cort

Kennedy and Tayler using their new little muffin tins.

For the talent portion of the party....and we are such a talented bunch....

Jami demonstrated her blood pressure taking talent on Jeff, she's almost a CNA.

Jenna's feet (and butt) are off the floor, try it, it's harder than it looks!

They sing, they dance, they play the piano. Good job, girls!

This was so adorable, Preslie and Jace singing

Hudson showed us some gymnastics/martial arts combo moves

Garret juggles, it was a coveted talent.

Just ask Dustin what his talent was, didn't get a picture.

Go Jeff.

And he had back surgery this year...

Time for a new talent, gram. Jace was impressed.

Will is doing his Buzz Lightyear impersonation. And he is good.

And the most exciting, wonderful news was announced at the party. We will have 2 more little ones at the party next year! Congratulations, Shelli and Jenna!

Merry Christmas!

And yes, I know it's the end of January.