Est. 2004

Est. 2004
Christian, Jill and Boys

Friday, December 27, 2013

Christmas 2013

 Our Christmas morning started at about 8 when we had WAKE the kids up! I was so suprised when I woke up at 7:30 and no one was up yet.  The boys kept telling everyone that they were going to have to wait until 7 to get up, but I guess we did a good job of wearing them out the day before. We only woke them up because we were going to need to head out to grandpa and grandma Asay's house to skype with Jacob at around 9:30. We had a great morning and the boys seemed to be super happy with everything they got.
Our Christmas tree before presents were handed out.

The boys before the present opening chaos!

Playing with his new hope. He think it's great to stand on the couch and slam dunk it!
Landon opening a present.

Carson opening away.
 This year, Santa got the boys each a set of chaps. Carson and Travis got some real ones and Landon's were just some fun ones we bought. A co-worker Christian had when we lived in Nebraska made the chaps for the boys and he did a great job! The boys loved them!!
Carson showing off his new chaps.

Watching Landon open a present.

Travis's turn to show his off

Travis

The boys' chaps up close.

The "I am cool" pose.

Such a little stud!

Carson and Travis both asked for football pads. Santa was able to find them some cool bulldog ones!
 Elder Asay was going to be on the computer at 9:30 to skype so as soon as we were done with our present opening, we hurried to get ready and headed out to grandpa and grandma's so we could visit with him. It was so fun to see and talk with him face to face. I love technology. He looked happy and was the same ole' funny Jacob we love! We got to talk with him for a little over an hour, which was great! The boys got to show him all their cool toys they got for Christmas.
Landon saying hello!

Everyone saying goodbye to Elder Asay.
 After talking to Jacob, we got to open round two of presents and then started to get lunch ready. After a little bit, Daniel and Kasi and family and Michael and Emily and family showed up and we did presents again. After they were done, we had lunch with everyone and sat and visited for a while with everyone. After a bit we had to take off to Powell for dinner.
Christian got a can of dried milk from the cow bobbi. Bobbi was the cow he used to milk growing up!
The two bigger boys bot legos and a cool sweatshirt from grandpa and grandma Asay and Landon got a little sweat suite and a magna doodle. They also got the movie Despicable Me 2 to share.

The other half of the crew showed up later and we got to watch them open presents too.
 We got to grandpa and grandma Foulger's house and got to open presents again! I tell ya, we are super spoiled! This year, it was our family and my sister and her husband, and my mom and dad. After presents, we played with toys for a while and then got dinner ready. After dinner we played one of the boy's new game and then the adults played cards for a bit before we had ice cream and then headed home.
Handing out presents at grandpa and grandma Foulgers.

Landon "huffing" his blanket while he watched everyone else open presents. He still loves his blanket, but now, the smell of it seems to be the most comforting to him. Luckily it doesn't get too stinky!

Travis and the football he got from Aunt Megan and Uncle Jabin.

Carson and Travis both got these cool bows that they have had fun shooting. First time Carson shot one, it ended up on the roof. Not too longer...one landed in the middle of the frozen pool!

Grandma and some of her presents.

Landon loving his new horse trailer, truck and horses. I love the cheesy smile he has just started to do! Melts my heart!!

Playing with new toys.

Landon's big present was a ride on bull from grandpa and grandma Foulger. He was so excited...

...that he didn't even wait for it to be put together to ride on it!

The two bigger boys got cool electric scooters to ride!
Christian and a saw table to use downstairs while we are finishing the basement. He has the best  smile in the world!!
I am so thankful for the wonderful family that we have and that we are close and get to spend time with them. It might make things crazy, but we love them all and wouldn't change a thing! We are grateful for this time of year and celebrating the birth of our Savior.

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Christmas Eve

We had a very busy Christmas Eve this year, which is a good thing so that the boys are occupied and the day goes by fast! We started the day by going to my dad's store for lunch that is put on for the the employees and their families. We enjoyed pulled pork sandwiches and salads. It was yummy!
Our group for lunch!
After lunch and a trip to check out the building of my parent's new house, we went back to my mom's to make some gingerbread men while Christian was away ice fishing.
Decorating away.

Auntie Butts helped Landon with his.

Travis and Jabin worked together to create a football gingerbread man.


Their finished gingerbread football guy.

A taste of the left over frosting.

Aren't they the cutest?

Silly Landon!

Carson's creation.

My gingerbread man.

The finished products!

Grandma Foulger read the boys a book before we headed home.
 On our way home, we saw a huge snowman in someone's yard so the boys thought it would be fun to try and build one themselves while Landon had a nap. Our snow wasn't wet enough, so they mostly just played in it.


In the evening, we went to grandpa and grandma Asay's house to have the traditional gnocchies. They were delicious as usual.
Travis playing with his cousin Chloe.

We had smaller numbers this year, so we had some different jobs. This year, Charlene, Jared and I rolled the gnocchies, but half way through I had to roll them out. Christian had is usual job of cooking them.

Rolled gnocchies.

a steamy picture of them in the tomato sauce we put on them.

Grandpa Asay got a pomegranate ready for the boys to enjoy!
 After dinner grandpa Asay read the Christmas story from the Bible and then we headed home to finish the night with our traditional Christmas Eve pajama opening. The boys were super excited to get to open one present!

All ready for bed!

Super cute little guys!!

Carson was helping get the plate ready for Santa and decided he needed a some egg nog to drink also. It made for a great milk mustache.