*Christmas 2014*

Christmas came and went as it always does too fast. I would have to say that this year was especially fun because Jaden understands the whole concept of Santa, and let me just say being a parent is probably just as exciting as being a kid haha.  Like every other parent I promise to not go overboard because my kids really don't need any more toys and between us, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends they get just way too much. Well it was overboard this year between everyone but oh well it's fun so I'll just keep trying to do better next year.


 Christmas day started out at our house, Jaden woke up first and I made him eat breakfast while we waited for Eli to wake up. This was very hard for Jaden to do but he did it none the less and when Eli finally woke up it was go time! Santa brought Jaden and Eli a new art easel, of course some Thomas pj's and bath toys for Jaden, and  airplane/helicopter stuff for Eli. Our little Eli has become obsessed with helicopters ever since Josh bought this little remote helicopter that he flies around all the time. So whenever Josh gets home from work, Eli runs and points to the helicopter and they will both sit on the couch for hours and fly it together. The original helicopter broke so they have not been able to fly it for awhile, so of course for Christmas Santa brought a new one!!

 

Next stop was Grandma and Papa's house...

Jaden and Eli both got super cool new bikes from Grandma and Papa, and little sets of golf clubs that were the cutest things ever!

Last stop of the day was Grammy and Grandpa's house! Let me say for the record that it may seem awesome to have both families close and it really is. However, during the holidays it can be very tricky to get around to everyone in a timely manner and not hurt anyone feelings (I'll just leave it at that).

I'm hoping that Jaden will be back to sleeping in his own room this year lol!

This was Jaden at the end of the day/night totally wiped out. Both kids were passed out in seconds once there heads hit the pillow. It was an amazing Christmas full of love, fun, and family, and I feel so grateful to my Father in Heaven for everything he has blessed our family with this year, because truly it is all because of Him and my Savior Jesus Christ that I have the life I do. Here is to 2015, and hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!