Christmas Day

We always spend Christmas morning at our own homes before we head over to my parents.  So this year was of course no exception.  We had lots of fun getting everything ready for Santa to come.  We helped our neighbors put some bikes together and then of course Corey got a fire call, so I was on my own for a little while but we got it all done.  The next morning I made Biscuits and Gravy at Derek's request and we just kind of enjoyed a little quiet time before heading to my parents. 

 



For Corey and I main present we bought a new TV and TV Stand.  We love it as it is not as big as our old TV and we have more space in our little family room. As you can Derek made out like a bandit from Santa; remote control truck, nerf gun, and a Cranky to go with his train set.





He loves the Beanie that Grandma Carol sent.





You don't think he was excited do you?

 At my parents house we received several presents but one of the best by far was a video that my Dad had made from all of our old family videos.  We watched it that day and wow our kids really are little "Mini Me's" We all now can say without a shadow of a doubt that our kids are the way they are because of us.  We loved watching the video and I can't tell my Dad thank you enough as this Christmas was definitely a Nostalgic Christmas where we remembered that the real reason we celebrate is to be together as a family and remember our Savior Jesus Christ. 
That afternoon, Nate grilled up by far his best Prime Rib and it was definitely a dinner to remember.  We just spent a lot of time together reminiscing and just being together which was just so much fun.  Next Christmas could be pretty crazy with 3 new kids added to the mix.


A BYU tie from Papa Hatch, he is still so excited about it and won't wear any other tie to church.




Papa Hatch got all the grand kids new LeapPads for Christmas and my husband spoiled me with a new Kindle Fire we were all mesmerized with our new electronic gadgets for Christmas, but hey we were all quiet.