Our California Christmas Adventure--Christmas!

Christmas is always wonderful. I love the meaning of the holiday and I love seeing my kids learn about the Savior. I love gift giving in the simple forms when it doesn't take hours to open gifts. We can just enjoy each other and focus on the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas was perfect. I was the first one to wake up. I kept my ears open for the kids because I wanted to see their reactions. They didn't wake up until after 7.

From December 2012

From December 2012

I took a few pictures while everyone was sleeping. Here are some ornaments my Grandmother Millie made. I've always loved them.

From December 2012

Especially this one with the little bird.

From December 2012

This is one I'm pretty sure I bought for my parents at the elementary school holiday store when I was in first or second grade.

From December 2012

Hee hee

From December 2012

Come on already!

From December 2012

Enjoying their stockings!

From December 2012

My parents loved the brussel sprouts Santa gave them, lol!

From December 2012

Tradition!

From December 2012

From December 2012

Jase's first Christmas!

From December 2012

From December 2012

The boys loved their hooded towels.

From December 2012

Mission stuff!

From December 2012

From December 2012

Mom and dad were very grateful for their cold weather socks, Darin and Kris. Dad's being goofy.

From December 2012

Surprised!

From December 2012

From December 2012

From December 2012

Opening up a present from us!

From December 2012

The boys have their jedi robes on and their opening up light sabers from Santa!

From December 2012

From December 2012

It was so fun to see them so excited!

From December 2012

Sharing love and seeing the excitement of surprised faces made it a truly wonderful Christmas! We also got to see some cousins and my Aunt Mary and Uncle Sterling. It was so nice seeing family I haven't seen in awhile.