Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Operation Christmas Child
At church today, the kids wrapped shoe boxes with Christmas wrapping paper. They are going to fill them with little treats and needs for children far away that wouldn't get a Christmas gift otherwise. It's called Operation Christmas Child. The kids are so excited to fill the boxes up, write their letters and then get letters back. They are hoping to get a new friend and make this Christmas a special one for another child.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Christmas 2009
We had a wonderful Christmas. It started off with Jasmine waking up at 3 am. Yes, you read that right. 3 am. She's such a good girl and doesn't wake us up. Daddy was up at 4 am. Mommy at 5. James at 6. Daddy woke up Jacob and Jenna around 6:30. We figured Jasmine had been a good girl long enough.
The kids got into their stockings and opened a few presents since Jordan was having Christmas morning with his Dad. Not long after, we had a nice surprise visit from Uncle Frank and Aunt Sissy with gifts for the kids and cookies for all. So sweet of them.
A little bit after lunch time, Opa, Oma and Uncle Boo showed up with more gifts and Jordan in tow. More gifts were opened. Then Uncle Carl, Aunt B, Chad and Brandon showed up with more gifts and everyone was ready to eat.
We opened everything and then chowed on ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing and cookies. Everyone had a wonderful time.
Jordan got video games, iPod gift cards, a Broncos jersey (ugh! That's his Dad's influence. Although it could be worse *cough* Cowboys *cough*) and a few other things.
James got an MP3 player, video games, Legos, iPod gift cards, a Redskins jersey and duffle bag (I honestly don't think he needed anything else except that Jersey).
Jasmine got a Cricut (Thanks Oma & Opa!), Cricut cartridges and goodies, a bracelet, a pillow diary, video games and some other odds and ends.
Jacob got pretty much the same goodies as James but instead of Legos, he got Lincoln logs.
Jenna got a Fisher Price princess doll house with all the pieces that go with it, a bracelet, a baby doll, Princess and Tinkerbell stuff and some other fun stuff.
Jaylynn got clothes and toys and a Bumbo seat!
Uncle Boo got them all Wii Sports Resort. Super fun game. If you have a Wii, definitely get this game (and Super Mario Bros too!).
They all ended up with gift cards and cash to various stores as well.
My mommy and daddy got me a CHI!!!! and a Vera Bradley handbag and wallet in the pattern I wanted ~ Daisy Daisy.
It was a great Christmas and it was just nice to be together. Here's some pictures of the madness that always happens with a packed house.
The kids got into their stockings and opened a few presents since Jordan was having Christmas morning with his Dad. Not long after, we had a nice surprise visit from Uncle Frank and Aunt Sissy with gifts for the kids and cookies for all. So sweet of them.
A little bit after lunch time, Opa, Oma and Uncle Boo showed up with more gifts and Jordan in tow. More gifts were opened. Then Uncle Carl, Aunt B, Chad and Brandon showed up with more gifts and everyone was ready to eat.
We opened everything and then chowed on ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing and cookies. Everyone had a wonderful time.
Jordan got video games, iPod gift cards, a Broncos jersey (ugh! That's his Dad's influence. Although it could be worse *cough* Cowboys *cough*) and a few other things.
James got an MP3 player, video games, Legos, iPod gift cards, a Redskins jersey and duffle bag (I honestly don't think he needed anything else except that Jersey).
Jasmine got a Cricut (Thanks Oma & Opa!), Cricut cartridges and goodies, a bracelet, a pillow diary, video games and some other odds and ends.
Jacob got pretty much the same goodies as James but instead of Legos, he got Lincoln logs.
Jenna got a Fisher Price princess doll house with all the pieces that go with it, a bracelet, a baby doll, Princess and Tinkerbell stuff and some other fun stuff.
Jaylynn got clothes and toys and a Bumbo seat!
Uncle Boo got them all Wii Sports Resort. Super fun game. If you have a Wii, definitely get this game (and Super Mario Bros too!).
They all ended up with gift cards and cash to various stores as well.
My mommy and daddy got me a CHI!!!! and a Vera Bradley handbag and wallet in the pattern I wanted ~ Daisy Daisy.
It was a great Christmas and it was just nice to be together. Here's some pictures of the madness that always happens with a packed house.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Christmas 2008
On Christmas Eve, friends of ours asked Jamie to come over and play Santa to their kids and few of their friend's kids. I snapped a few pictures before he left.
Some after Santa Claus came pictures
Jasmine was the first one up. We aren't really sure what time she was up actually. It was more like Daddy rolled over at 5:30 am and Jazzi was staring him in the face. They went downstairs and I heard her whisper yell "Santa came!" so I rolled out of bed and came down. We always let the kiddos get into their stockings as they wake up. They all got toothbrushes, Webkinz, candy, underwear, books, Bakugan (boys), hair stuff (girls) and movies (well only Jacob ~ Wall-E and Jenna ~ Tinkerbell).
Jazzi was just a tad (ok, a ton) embarrassed over the underwear.
When he took his Hershey kiss cane out, he started walking around like an old man. He's so dang funny.
On to the bigger stuff. I didn't get that many great pictures. They were opening things so fast. Jasmine was Santa and was passing them out before I could blink. They all got great stuff and were quite happy.
She has her mother's hair (I'm sure Oma and Opa could find some pictures of me with the exact same Christmas morning hair).
Controlling the 'do
Yes, all three need the exact same game. I had no idea which games were which when Jasmine was handing stuff out and she just happened to hand them all Madden at the exact same time. Way to go Jazzi! The boys were all so excited to get this game. With Daddy and the boys, this is THE game!
Carl, Becky and Chad came over a bit later to do gifts. Chad loved his cell phone among the other things we got him. All the kids loved the gifts Aunt B picked for them. Of course I didn't get pictures. I don't know what my deal is lately with not getting pictures. *sigh*
They also got some great gifts from Aunt Brenda and Uncle Phil, Uncle Frank and Aunt Sis and Grandma Farrar.
On Sunday, Oma, Opa and Uncle Boo will be over to do Christmas.
The only other picture I got yesterday was of Jacob and Jenna. They were playing with their Let's Go Fishing Game from Uncle Frank and Aunt Sis and thought their fingers would make great fishing poles.
Merry Christmas to everyone! We'll have more pictures on Sunday when Oma, Opa and Uncle Boo come!
Some after Santa Claus came pictures
Jasmine was the first one up. We aren't really sure what time she was up actually. It was more like Daddy rolled over at 5:30 am and Jazzi was staring him in the face. They went downstairs and I heard her whisper yell "Santa came!" so I rolled out of bed and came down. We always let the kiddos get into their stockings as they wake up. They all got toothbrushes, Webkinz, candy, underwear, books, Bakugan (boys), hair stuff (girls) and movies (well only Jacob ~ Wall-E and Jenna ~ Tinkerbell).
Jazzi was just a tad (ok, a ton) embarrassed over the underwear.
When he took his Hershey kiss cane out, he started walking around like an old man. He's so dang funny.
On to the bigger stuff. I didn't get that many great pictures. They were opening things so fast. Jasmine was Santa and was passing them out before I could blink. They all got great stuff and were quite happy.
She has her mother's hair (I'm sure Oma and Opa could find some pictures of me with the exact same Christmas morning hair).
Controlling the 'do
Yes, all three need the exact same game. I had no idea which games were which when Jasmine was handing stuff out and she just happened to hand them all Madden at the exact same time. Way to go Jazzi! The boys were all so excited to get this game. With Daddy and the boys, this is THE game!
Carl, Becky and Chad came over a bit later to do gifts. Chad loved his cell phone among the other things we got him. All the kids loved the gifts Aunt B picked for them. Of course I didn't get pictures. I don't know what my deal is lately with not getting pictures. *sigh*
They also got some great gifts from Aunt Brenda and Uncle Phil, Uncle Frank and Aunt Sis and Grandma Farrar.
On Sunday, Oma, Opa and Uncle Boo will be over to do Christmas.
The only other picture I got yesterday was of Jacob and Jenna. They were playing with their Let's Go Fishing Game from Uncle Frank and Aunt Sis and thought their fingers would make great fishing poles.
Merry Christmas to everyone! We'll have more pictures on Sunday when Oma, Opa and Uncle Boo come!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Christmas Cookies
I made sugar cookies and the kiddos, minus Jordan since he wasn't here, decorated them. They each got a plate of cookies and a plate of icing. It's much easier to let them each have their own stuff then trying to share.
As you can tell by Jenna's mouth, she already sampled the icing.
Very serious work here
Jacob is going for the abstract look on his cookies.
Cheese!
Yum!
Check out Bear waiting for something to be dropped.
Proper sprinkle placement is very important.
Handful of icing
TA-DA!
Jacob's cookies
Jasmine's cookies
James' cookies
Very serious work here
Jacob is going for the abstract look on his cookies.
Cheese!
Yum!
Check out Bear waiting for something to be dropped.
Proper sprinkle placement is very important.
Handful of icing
TA-DA!
Jacob's cookies
Jasmine's cookies
James' cookies
Thursday, October 23, 2008
63 Days until Christmas!!!
ACK! Scary thought, isn't it? Well it's true. It's getting close! Time flies! Anyway, just thought I'd share that I'm putting together the kiddos' Christmas wish lists. The link is on the right hand side for easy finding. Jenna's is up there. I'm sure she'll add more things. As I talk with the kids, more will be added so keep checking back!
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Christmas 2007
This year, Jordan was at his dad's Christmas morning and James at his mom's. We let Jasmine, Jacob and Jenna open their stockings and a few gifts. They really did a great job of waiting until their brothers were here. I don't know how; I wouldn't have been able to as a kid!
The presents after Santa came
Jordan ~ I only got two pictures of him. He showed up with Oma and Opa and then everything went nuts and we didn't get as many pictures. Jordan is also trying to grow his hair out right now.
James ~ Contrary to what the first picture looks like, he was very excited about his PSP.
Jasmine
Jacob
Jenna
Chad opening his gift from Uncle Jamie. Jamie has been talking about this since we found out Becky was pregnant. Boy or girl, this kid was getting a Gator!
The kids *BIG* gift from Santa
Finally, Opa opening his gift from us. BB King tickets!!!
Jordan ~ I only got two pictures of him. He showed up with Oma and Opa and then everything went nuts and we didn't get as many pictures. Jordan is also trying to grow his hair out right now.
James ~ Contrary to what the first picture looks like, he was very excited about his PSP.
Jasmine
Jacob
Jenna
Chad opening his gift from Uncle Jamie. Jamie has been talking about this since we found out Becky was pregnant. Boy or girl, this kid was getting a Gator!
The kids *BIG* gift from Santa
Finally, Opa opening his gift from us. BB King tickets!!!
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