Merry Christmas!

The boys were so excited for Christmas.  We told them to wake us up at 8:00.  They were very obedient because Chase woke up around 6:00 and just read and Bridger woke up around 8 so it was perfect.  I love the picture of the boys and Sophie waiting at the top of the stairs to come down.  The boys were very surprised to get a WiiU from us and then Santa brought them Disney Infinity.  The boys gave Matt the movie Despicable Me 2, with a Minion shirt.  He loved it!

 I surprised Matt and got him a 3D blue ray player so now we can watch 3D movies on our fancy TV. The main thing that Chase wanted for Christmas was an Under Armor hoodie.  He was very happy to see one plus a jacket.

Bridger made us a wreath ornament out of rice in school.  Chase made us some ornaments in scout.  My favorite one is the picture of him in the ornament.  Matt took the boys shopping to pick me out a present.  They bought me Electronic monopoly but the funny thing was that I had already bought that game for Chase.  So that's why there are two monopoly games.

After we opened our presents, we headed up to the Adams for the afternoon.  We ate lunch with them and played CANDY bingo.  It was such a fun afternoon.  Megan brought a big present for CANDY and Amy kept telling Bridger that he would want it.  So the whole game, Bridger kept fighting people for the big gift, especially Mike and Jake.  It was worth the fight because it was a mini air hockey table!!!  Mark ended up with the CANDY hat.  Everyone had a good laugh!

Later that night, we went over to the R's to continue the celebrations.  We ate more delicious food!  Then we exchanged gifts with everyone.  The boys have been spoiled today!!!!  What a great Christmas.  The best part has been being with our families.  

Christmas Eve

Matt was on-call for Christmas Eve so I warned Mom that we weren't coming up.  Everyone was sweet about coming down.  Mom and Dad, Marilyn and the W's came down around 4:00.  We had a nice dinner.  Shantelle impressed us by making the three layer Christmas jello!  The kids just loved playing together.  Mom and Dad gave us a fun book called "the Night before Christmas in Utah."  Mom and Dad not only did PJ's for the kids but she also bought all the kids robes.  My boys loved them because they feel like they're jedi's from Star Wars.  It was so nice not running around on Christmas Eve.  Luckily Matt was able to be home with us!!!

Playing in the Snow

We finally got a little bit of snow.  The boys were SO excited to go out and play in the snow.  Mom and Dad got a couple of feet so I took a picture of Chase in the backyard with our 1-2 inches of snow. We definitely live in happy valley because we rarely get dumped on with snow.  (At least that's what we tell mom and dad).  I love looking out the window and watching the boys play.  They are crazy together!!!!  They are such happy boys!

Christmas Concert

We got tickets to the Mormon Tabernacle's Christmas concert.  We came back from California so we could go to this concert.  It's the first time that the boys have been able to come with us.  Mom, Dad, Marilyn and the Weger's also got tickets for the same night.  So we met everyone for a quick dinner at the food court.  It was crazy busy!!!  The concert was great!  The Mo-tab always does an amazing job!  After the concert, we walked around Temple Square and enjoyed the lights.  It was really cold so we made it a quick walk.  Unfortunately we got stuck in the parking garage for over an hour because of all the traffic!!!  Mom and Dad made it home and we were still in the parking garage.

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Chase's Christmas Concert

 Chase decided to join the school choir this year.  He gets up early on Tuesdays and goes from 7:15-8:00 and then after school on Wednesdays.  We were so excited to finally hear all the songs that he's been working so hard on the past several months.  It was a wonderful Christmas concert!!!  One of the songs, Chase was in charge of ringing the bell.  I could tell he was nervous but he did a great job!!   The concert was a great way to get into the Christmas spirit!  Grandpa and Grandma R, and Marilyn came down and even the C's came to the concert.  Grandma A had eye surgery otherwise they would have come too.  We went out to JCW's afterwards to celebrate.

Happy St. Nicholas Day!

 Happy St. Nicholas Day!  St. Nicholas continues to find us each year. Bridger was so excited that he found us! Matt had to go to work so the boys were patient and waited until after school to open their presents.  He brought us lots of cookies and candies.  Chase got the movie Monsters University and Bridger got the movie Planes.  He also brought them hot chocolate mugs with their initial on it. The Christmas tree peeps were a big hit!  After the boys opened their presents, we surprised them and told them that we're leaving for California the next day.  Let's go to Disneyland!!!!

Chase Is Student of the Week!

 Chase was selected as Student of the Week for his school.  His teacher wrote a very nice note about Chase.  Chase is an excellent student.  He really enjoys learning.  But more importantly, Chase is a good friend.  He's kind to everyone around him.  He's especially kind to Bridger.  They are best friends!