It was fun to see everyone! The kids are all growing up so fast! I couldn't believe how big my brother Shon's kids are getting. We don't get to see them very often, so every time we do it seems like they have changed so much. His oldest daughter will be 15 next month, which is unbelievable!
We drove up on Saturday morning, and just beat my sisters Shannon and Jalene there. It took a while to get everyone organized so we could have lunch before opening the presents. While we were waiting, Grandpa Heiner took the opportunity to take a little snooze with his newest granddaughter Samantha.

We all tried to help out as best we could, but sometimes its hard to get that many people organized. We finally had lunch and then got around to opening presents. This year we did it in Jeanette and Greg's garage, which was nice because there was plenty of room for everyone!
This year Jacob is MUCH more excited about opening presents! Last year he didn't quite get it, but he sure does this year. He loved opening the papers and seeing what was inside.
Here he is getting down on the ground to rip at the wrapping paper. This present was from Grandpa and Grandma to Jacob and Ephraim. It was a whole set of chunky, plastic Tonka trucks. Jacob has been having a great time with. We have even persuaded him that he can share with Ephraim... a little. :o)


As you might imagine, Ephraim was not quite sure what all this opening presents stuff was about. He did help me with the wrapping paper here and there.



I know I was having a great time! Joe let me open that big box that he had put under the tree! I honestly didn't know what was in that box... especially since it was so light!
Just in case you were wondering... this is what Joe got me. The Canon XSi with two lenses. I am in heaven! We have already been having a great time trying it out and taking lots of pictures.


They say that if Mommy is happy, then everyone is happy. Well, do these guys look happy to you?

I hope your Christmas is as wonderful as mine has been so far!
It's always good when you get something unexpected. Congrats on the new camera.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you got what you wanted for Christmas, I used my Bosch mixer for the first time today. I love it! Merry Christmas to both of us!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome is your hubby to get you such a great surprise?! You'll enjoy it all Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYou have been wanting it for a long time! I'm so happy you got it!
ReplyDeleteI check your public blog so often I sometimes forget to look at your family blog. We did have lots of fun at Jeanette's! I was the best part of my Christmas for sure.
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