Christmas Dinner at Papa's

Dad always treats us to a wonderful holiday and feast. Shoot. Filet Mignon.

DELICIOUS!!!!!

But not only that, whatever the kids wanted too. So spaghetti and Chinese low mein. Oh, and ribs.

PAPA IS THE BEST!!!!

Of course, everyone was spoiled rotten. The kids were so excited to open gifts. I heard more than once, "This is the best Christmas EVER!!!!!"

Ella was in love with her lip gloss. She asked everyone about every 30 minutes if they needed more lip gloss. Her face was matted with the stuff by bedtime.

The year of Tsum Tsums!!!

I hope my dad enjoyed the Disneyland album as much I did!!

Ella was with Yaya Sofia and I at Costco and we tried hiding this doll from her. Of course she saw it and we told her it was for her cousin. She was so sad!!! But very hopeful Santa would bring it for her.

And what do you know!!! She was thrilled to get her dolly!

Yaya gave me a beautiful ring. 

Jewelry!

The "art of regifting" at it's finest with father and I.

Such a wonderful time. We are so blessed to have the family we do!!! 

THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE!!!!

Christmas Morning!!!

7AM not bad at all!!! Woo!!!

Magic as usual!! All the kids were very happy with what they received and oh so grateful!! We had lots of fun playing all day!!

The girls were so thoughtful and worked very hard on the art they gave us!!

All month I've been wondering what Eli was up to with the large amounts of paper he was using. I loved my temple he made me!!! He also made a ton of puzzles for everyone. Such thoughtful children!!! And Ella is not to be left out either!! She got lip gloss, 4 total, and completely on her own gave one to each sibling. It was so giving and kind. It really touched my heart to see my kids giving each other all the gifts they made. The older girls also cleaned and fixed some barbies for Ella. 

The clothes from Jay and Rachael were a hit!! And of course, shoes from Aunt Pam and Uncle Bob are always a favorite!!! Talk about blessed!!!

I've been pondering very deeply about things lately. My mind goes a million miles an hour sometimes. However, I feel like this ornament was an answer to prayers. A sign from heaven.

Yummy breakfast!!! So ready to lose weight!!!!! Get all this food out of the house!!!

Maria watches a woman bake for her computer time each day. She was thrilled to be able to bake this doll cake. She did a fabulous job with Christina!!

Such a great morning!!! We are truly blessed. Grateful for The Savior who was born. Who brings us joy. Who brings us peace and love. So grateful for the life He lived.

Christmas Pictures 2017

No card this year unfortunately. I just didn't have it in me to do pictures early on. But I am glad to have gotten a few shots of my beautiful kiddos. They grow up too quickly!!!