Christmas Day

We had a wonderful Christmas day! The boys woke up around 7:15 which was great. I was worried it might be an early morning. We played with their gifts from Santa and then went and woke up Brooke. We enjoyed our family time in the morning and did our annual lunch at Humperdinks. What a fun family day celebrating the birth of Our Savior. Happy Birthday Jesus!!

I woke up after Santa had come and took pictures of the gifts he left

Kitchen for Brooke

Pogo stick and video watch for Blake

Mario Super Sluggers for Ben

They are going to be excited...


On to opening gifts
I'm not sure why I'm going to put this picture since I look horrible, but oh well.
Brooke wouldn't sit still....imagine that

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve celebrating with the Anglin side of the family. Everyone came over to our house. We enjoyed lots of appetizers and desserts along with some great family time!


Bryce snuggling with Blake
Already good talking on the phone
Uncle Chris snuggling with Blake
Blake's gift from Uncle Steve, Aunt Jackie, Bryce and Brock was a briefcase full of office supplies. Even his own name tag. This was a huge hit for businessman Blake.
Aunt Shara and Brooke opening gifts
Ashton and Papa Bob

Papa Bob and grandkids
Climbing in her new chair
Attempt at a family pic
Reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and also finishing our last day of "What God Wants for Christmas"

Stockings before Santa comes
The Gingerbread houses that the boys made at Grand's on Thursday.

Ugly Sweater

Brent's office had an ugly sweater contest at work. Here is the beautiful sweater that Brent wore.

It was a piece of tapestry loosely stitched on. The funniest part is the bow on top.

Jingle Bell Run

A few ladies at Brent's office organized getting some employees to do the Jingle Bell run (or walk in our case). All of the Baldwins were present. It was fun and the kids enjoyed it!


The participants (Blake's head was cut off)

Christmas Light Hayride

The Dixon family asked us to go on a hayride to look at Christmas lights. The boys and I had a great time and it was such a cool, different idea.

Waiting with Cole and Meg for the hayride to start


Silly boys
Ben and Meg

Decorating the Christmas Tree

This year I had someone who wanted to help me decorate the Christmas tree!! Brooke was hilarious. She saw me putting a couple of bows on the tree and then next thing I know she had grabbed a few, climbed the ladder, and started putting them on herself. She is always looking to copy what everyone is doing.


Getting it just right

Putting the bow on her head

A few days before I looked over and Brooke had climbed on the table (a regular occurrence), grabbed Ben's apple, and started chowing down. At least she decided to sit back in the chair instead of her regular decision to sit on top of the table!

Ben's Christmas Party

At Ben's party they had a snack, read a book, did a book exchange, and made a reindeer craft.

Cute cupcake