Santa came....

Emerson and her new doctor kit....she keeps telling Steve and I that she will "fix us!"


Every boy needs a hammer...Wy could not have been happier.




The kids were so much fun Christmas morning! We all slept in....which was awesome! I think Emmy rolled out of bed around 9am....it was a late night at Nana and Papa's Christmas Eve. Emerson loved playing with all of her gifts from Santa....and there were so many from friends and family under the tree. Steve was shocked that we had all of them to open for just us. It took a while, but we took our time and just enjoyed it all. Santa was good to Steve this year bringing him a new snowboarding jacket and pants, and me an i-pad :).

We hosted Christmas Day dinner as we always do. This year we changed up the menu and it was delic! The weather on Christmas was crazy warm, so we were able to grill the beef tenderloin outside....perfect! I also made a roasted red pepper soup and my mom and Aunt Linda brought some great sides, salad and dessert. The day could have not been any better. This year we really felt the true meaning of Christmas and family in our home and with our families. Brad was home from Alaska which was the best gift of all....seeing him happy and healthy brings tears to us all.

We wish you all a very happy and healthy 2011