Christmas came and went...

It seems that Christmas has come and gone!  All this time decorating, baking, wrapping, preparing food and over in a blink.  However the Kyre family was very busy celebrating and loved every minute.

To recap...the kid's had their winter parties on Dec. 20th and which I again am the party coordinator for both.  Erik however worked from home so I talked him into helping with Ethan's party so I could be with Emma a little more.  This is here last year in elementary school so I do not want to miss it either!

Then we had Christmas with my parents and my sister Jessie and her 2 kids, Tyler and Mandy on the 22nd.  The kids had fun opening gifts and making "flat" gingerbread houses out of graham crackers, frosting and M&M's.  This is a great idea from my dear friend, Kelly Ortman.  They can make it and eat it right away!

Next Christmas Eve came...our church has a Christmas program for the children and Emma played Mary & Ethan played a camel.  Both did a wonderful job and had so much fun!

We also visited the State Auto Nativity Scene downtown which is an annual tradition.  It was a little chilly but still a nice night for it!

Christmas day arrived!  Emma decided to get up at 6:15 am but did not wake up everyone.  I think she may have peeked a little but waited for us at 7:30 am.  Both kids received Razr Scooters and clothes.  Ethan got his Skylanders for the Wii and Emma got an iTunes gift card, American Girl items, make-up items for dance and of course she already received her iPhone!  We hurried up and got ready for Christmas breakfast with the Turner Family at Fort Rapids.  Then back home and lunch with the Kyre family!  Both kids received even more gifts!