St. Nicholas Day

St. Nicholas still comes all the way from Europe and visits us on December 6th.  Bridger has been so excited.  Santa sent our elf Buddy to come with St. Nicholas.  We're so happy to have Buddy back with us for a few weeks.  It looks like Buddy was excited too because he tried to get out of the box.

St. Nicholas brought Chase a Rubix's cube and Bridger a kadama.  They were really wanting those things for Christmas so they were very surprised and happy.  St. Nicholas brought Tanner some touch and feel books.  He loves them.

St. Nicholas brought Matt, Chase, and Bridger Disney classic dvd's, "Have a Laugh."  St. Nicholas brought me the new Taylor Swift CD.  It's awesome!!!  St. Nicholas brought Matt a Christmas Vacation shirt.  It put a smile on his face. Tanner got some touch and feel books from St. Nicholas.  He was very happy with them!

On December 5th, we went up to Grandma and Grandpa A's to celebrate Ashtyn's birthday and to set up the Nativity.  Ashtyn had a big surprise for her birthday.  Amy flew Mikayla in and had Mike pick her up.  Then Amy had a box waiting in the garage for Mikayla to get into.  They rang the doorbell and Ashtyn opened the door and saw the present.  As she started opening the present, she realized Mikayla was inside.  Only Matt and I knew about the surprise.  Everyone was so surprised and excited!!!  Charlene found darling ornaments for the boys.  It's such a fun tradition.