Our Christmas in Utah. The pictures and events are all out of order. Also, DON'T talk to Dave about all the snow we got here in Virginia while we were gone. Dave is very upset that we missed it all. We flew in to Regan airport and there was absolutely no snow. He was so mad. All he wants is to have a couple of days where we don't have to go anywhere because we are all trapped inside the house from snow. Too bad for him.

Polar Express. Siena was so excited for this. We have been reading the book all December to get her prepared for it. She loved it and was so excited to go. I was excited to get rid of the kids for the night. Siena woke up that day sick but was feeling better by the time they left for the train. Nana and Papa took everyone up the canyon to the train. Apparently Siena was so excited she fell asleep. I think she was so terrified of Santa that she fell asleep. Ben as you can see didn't like Santa either but only cried for a couple minutes. I kind of wish I was there to see them have so much fun but am glad Nana and Papa had time alone with the kids.

the Nativity

Siena was so excited about having her Belle bear as baby Jesus, then she decided she didn't want to hold it, so Cayden held it the whole time. Ben was a cute wise man and then was very attentive during the reading of Luke 2.

Shane being the cow that carried in the sheperd and then a hungry angel.

pajamas! can you tell how much Siena loved them. Ben loves pointing to the Santa all over his pajamas.

the Santa party

I was terrified that our kids would HATE this. They weren't too fond of it until they realized they got a gift out of it. When Santa came through the door Ben started crying and Siena wouldn't get off my lap the whole time. They were excited to break the pinata and for the candy.

Christmas morning. The racecar set wasn't for them but they loved it till they found their own toys.

Some of our favorite gifts. I told Nana not to buy us a lot because we had to take them back home. That didn't really work. Siena was done opening her presents as soon as the princess castle came out. She had three princess's to dress up and dance around with. She loved them and even got the boys to play with her.

Ben got a little people carnival. He has a great time with it. The basketball hoop that hooks on to the door was a favorite. We hooked it on to the back of a chair and he goes back to it all day long. I think he has every type of ball possible now.

Dave is hard to shop for. I know that anything I don't get him he will just go out and buy himself. He also is addicted to electronics and just wants the newest and greates thing. He got an iPod touch. It has kept him very busy and entertained.

Dave gave me a shopping spree. The day after Christmas I went out with my mom and went crazy. It was great. I got to shop without kids and find some fun new things. Siena wanted me to have new shoes so I got to go out and shop for those too. I also got lots of gift cards to all my favorite places. I am easy to shop for.

fun with the cousins. Amy pushing Ella. Christian, Cayden and Siena in the wagon. Little Evan leading the way. I don't know where Ben was.

Siena was always trying to dance with Cayden. Poor boy.

taking the car ride to the sleding hill.

Going to temple square. It was a crowded night but we got to walk around and see all the lights. The kids loved the reflecting pool.