Merry Christmas

Christmas is finally here.
Kirk got the NERF gun he wanted.

Colton with a New York Giants Football.

Dakota got another Book.

Trica loves her "Charmed Memories" bracelet.

Duane with his "Big" gift

A box inside a box inside a box to reveal..

an iPad.

Chris and Dave got engaged today.

Not only do we exchange gifts but have a toast to a happy engagement and marriage.

Christmas Eve Pajama's

Every Christmas Eve the boys get new pajama's and an ornament.
Here is Kirk's Owls of Ga'Hoole ornament (he's read many books of the series and seen the movie)

Colton with Eli Manning of the New York Giants (trader!)

Dakota with a set of car keys (he got his drivers license this year)

Christmas Eve

After our trip to the cemetary Ryan, Brenda and the kids joined us for a Christmas Eve celebration.
I thought the kids would be enteratained with new toys.
Here's Mason.

Meghan

Landon

But they very much enjoyed the "Monster" game

or being buried with pillows just to break out.

Landon is enjoying exploring around the floor.

Christmas Eve Tradition

It has been a Christmas Eve Tradition to go to the cemetary at dark.
We dig out the gravesite. Place a wreath. Light an ice candle. And listen to the song, "Oh Holy Night".
This year was no exception. Ryan, Brenda and the kids joined us.

Christmas Eve Day

Christmas Eve Day we spend with Vern and Marlene and the rest of the family.
Marlene made a traditional Lutefisk dinner, with a side of turkey. After dinner it was present opening time.
Here is Vern and Marlene opening gifts.

Duane with his ball hitch. Look how excited he is! LOL!

Trica with a sweater

Everyone reviewing the gifts

The kids relaxing

then playing Raven's new game "Sorry Sliders"

Gingerbread People

So Much To Do So Little Time

Trica did not get everything she would like to have had done in time for Christmas.
She went off the deep end when Kirk decided it was time to make and decorate Gingerbread People.
"Today! Not tomorrow, Today!"
Thank God she found a kit with premade gingerbread people. All the boys had to do was decorate. Everyone was happy.
Kirk

Kirk's final results

Colton

Colton's final product. Yikes it's the abominable snowman!

Bentleyville USA

After a tasty burger at the new restaurant called The Clyde, we spent a perfectly wintry evening at Bentleyville.

This years newest edition is the giant lighted Christmas tree that dances to the music.

Dakota

Colton

Kirk

Duane and Trica

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Landon's First Birthday

Landon is already 1 year old. Where does the time go?

Brenda did a great job creating this delicious caterpilar.

Landon before cake.

Landon during cake.

Present time.

He's a happy boy.

and loves picking on his cousin Dakota.

Lainey

Before we begin the ice skating and sledding party we need to inspect the hole in the ice. The kids are impressed.

Sledding time

Mason enjoying the ice.

and the sledding

Meghan waiting for "daddy" to bring her up the sliding hill.

Meghan sledding

Hope, after slipping in the ice.

Better spirits while sledding

Lainey

Kirk on the ice

Kirk sledding

Colton is the ice slipping champion

not so great at sledding

Dakota hauling snow to plug the ice hole

face first sledding