Merry Christmas

Santa definitely found us this year! Caleb was so excited to see his new red 4-wheeler. He didn't want to open any presents. He just wanted to sit on his "4-leeler" and drink his chocolate milk.
He eventually started to open some presents. He got some binoculars and he LOVES them.

Taylor & Rylee just loved whatever was handed to them. They got some cute new toys & clothes & a toy box.

Caleb thought his slinky was fascinating. He also got some books and games.

My 3 cuties in their new Christmas clothes! (Rylee left, Taylor right)

Taking his new ride out for a test drive. He was kind of crazy - but he's getting the hang of it. I guess it's good that it wasn't a white Christmas this year so that he could play with his new toy!

Last Christmas Casey's parents threw out the idea of doing homemade Christmas gifts this year. We all agreed. It was stressful for everyone I think for different reasons -but in the end I really think EVERYONE came up with some great ideas and they were all executed well. I will say this though - Brad & Mona cheated!!! Unless they secretly own Bath & Body works & Winchester & some major toy companies. They made AND bought gifts. :) I personally had more anticipation & excitement for the gift opening. What did everyone think of to make? Will they like what we made? We started off by having a delicious ham & funeral potato dinner & then the present opening began!

Casey's parents made Tamara & I our very own quilting frames! Now I won't have to borrow Mona's! I'm excited to find a quilt that I just can't live without & get started. I still can't believe how nice of a gift it is!

Brad & Mona gave Caleb a mirror with some vinyl on it that says 'I AM A CHILD OF GOD'. I think it is adorable. Caleb also got a homemade snuggie & matching slippers from Grandpa Grandpa, homemade playdhoh from Nathanael & Logan, a knitted hat from Kaetlyn, and goodies from Shelby & Shayden. Brad & Mona also gave Caleb a book & a car transporter. Taylor & Rylee slept through all of the gift opening (such perfect angels). They also got snuggies & matching slippers & some toys.

Casey with his gun cleaning station. His dad is still in the process of making a gun cleaning box for him. It's going to be very nice. He also got some socks.I love this picture. There was A LOT of commotion & wrapping paper flying & talking & laughing & my sweet little Caleb was sitting on the floor in the middle of it all enjoying his new book. He was as content as could be.

Casey made Kaetlyn, Logan & Nathanael the golf game (aka cow balls). I hope that they love it. Nathanael put the golf balls on his head for some 'curly hair'.

Colby made us a fabulous marble board & I've already kicked Casey's butt a few times (he has won a couple of games). Shelby made us a beautiful bench. I love both gifts very much! Now - I need a bigger house to put everything. Tamara made us a whole bunch of soap which so far has been awesome. Here are the party animals with their sign that we made for them.

We made Shayden a coloring book that was all about him...Shelby a fire starting kit for his mountain man collection...& Colby & Tamara some 8x10 picture frames so that they can display all of their cute kids. I hope that I got all of the gifts accounted for. It was a crazy & fun afternoon with presents being opened and taking care of babies and I'm not quite sure if I missed things.

After the Freeze festivities we came home and my parents & brothers & Angela's family came to see our haul. Christmas was - as always - a success.