Christmas Eve 2009

Setting out the cookies and eggnog for Santa and the carrots for the reindeer!

Christmas Eve at Grandma and Grandpa Chipman's

Christmas Eve is one of my favorite time of the Christmas season! The excitement of Santa Clause coming is so close the kids can't hardly stand it, the presents haven't been opened yet, you can still listen to Christmas music on the radio! The magic is so real! We get to celebrate with family! I LOVE IT!!!

Breakfast at McDonald's

It must be Christmas Eve Eve, the only time my kids get to go and play on the McDonald's play set! This is such a fun and crazy tradition my parents started way before I was even born! Yes, its been a LONG time!! It just wouldn't be Christmas if we skipped breakfast at McDonald's on December 23rd!

Ashlynn's Christmas Recital...

Ashlynn had her Christmas dance recital on December 19th. She did awesome! Along with her cousins, Brooklynn, Sami Jo, and Emmi! I was so proud of all of them....way to go girls! After the recital Santa came to visit and the kids got to sit on his lap and get a candy cane!!!

Ashlynn and Mitch with Santa....SO HAPPY!!!

Ashlynn using her hands to explain that she wants an "American Girl" for Christmas....and Mitch, well he's just in aw with Santa

Ashynn and Brooklynn waiting for Santa!

Brooklynn with Santa!!!

Emmi, Ashlynn, and Sami Jo with Santa!!!!

Ashlynn's 1st Grade Christmas Program...

Ashlynn had her Christmas program on December 17th also. Luckily hers was at night!!! She was a little nervous about singing in front of all the first grader families but, also really excited to be able to sing for mom and dad! She did a great job. I don't know how the teachers where able to get ALL 7 first grade classes (YES 7) together but they did an AMAZING job! All the classes had a part in the program....it was darling!!!

Ashlynn getting ready to go!!!

Ashlynn doing her part!!!

Mitch's Christmas Program....

Mitch had his school Christmas Program on December 17th. These teachers do such a great job with these little preschoolers! Mitch did pretty good. He knew most of the songs and sang along. Him and his little buddy would not stand up on one of the songs. It was pretty funny, I was trying to tell him to stand, my dad was, the teachers....nope they just did not want to!! Afterward they got to sit on Santa's lap and get a present, well a book and a candy cane!!!!

Mitch getting ready to start the program!

Mitch with his "best friend" Luke!!!

Mitch actually sat on Santa's lap and told him he wanted a "poppa wheelie motorcycle"

Our Annual Progressive Christmas Dinner....

We started our journey in Riverton at Quint and Jen's house for some appetizers. After that, we headed to Shawn and Aimee's house in Highland for a Christmas story told by Grandma. After the story Brady played Silent Night with his Saxophone. He did an awesome job! Next, we went to Matt and Mandy's for some yummy dinner! It was GREAT!!! Last stop was at our house for some dessert!! What a great tradition we have. It is so much fun to go and see everyone's homes for the holidays and spend time with them all!!! Thank you everyone for making it such a great time!!!

Quint and Jen's house

Grandma reading the Christmas book at Shawn and Aimee's

Brady playing the Saxophone....Mitch thought he would help out by playing the "Guitar Hero" guitar!!!

Matt and Mandy's Christmas Tree

Last but, certainly not least!!!....our Christmas Tree!!!