Christmas 2014

We had a wonderful Christmas. It was so nice to be able to be in our own home for Christmas. For the past 6 years we have traveled from either Laramie or Pullman to spend Christmas in Wyoming. We all slept in until a little after 8. Ian wasn't so sure about the whole opening presents at first. By the end he was a little more awake and loved ripping the paper off. Chloe was so excited about everything she got. She had to wear everything she opened as well. Such a diva. The kids got a chalk board and hammock swing from Santa. They got plenty of clothes from Matthew and I. Matthew and I both got each other a 55 inch Smart TV. Matthew also surprised me with new Husky mats for the Tahoe. I am so excited for them. I got Matthew a new pair of jeans and Carhart zip up sweatshirt.

After we opened up all our presents, we headed to Stan & Jan's in our pjs to Skype with Jacob. While we were Skyping there I was able to Skype on my phone with my brother Jake as well. My parents just Skyped me and turned the Ipad so I could see and hear him. It was sure great to see and hear from both our missionary brothers. After Skyping we opened up presents there. The kids loved their toys from Grandma & Grandpa. Matthew got a gift card to Red Wings Boots, and I got a gift card to Kohl's. We are excited to go spend them when we got up to Jared's wedding. After opening presents we headed home to shower and get dressed, oh and make a salad. We enjoyed a super yummy prime rib Christmas lunch at the Asay's. We hung out there for a while until it was time to drive to my parents. We had Christmas dinner at 3 there. The sister missionaries came as well. It was fun to talk with them. We read the Christmas day story out of my mom's book of stories, had dessert, then the sister missionaries left. We then opened presents from my parents. We were all super spoiled. My mom made us a family calendar and a book full of Christmas stories of our own. I am excited for next year, so we can read them. We had a very enjoyable Christmas. We are so happy we got to spend it with so much family. Christmas day is crazy with all the traveling around to see everyone, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Hope you all had a great Christmas as well.