Christmas 2011

We had a fabulous holiday along with a few tears. This is one of those classic pictures. Eva was mad because she liked Leah's shirt. Claire was tired. But the picture had to be taken anyway. 

Leah opening her stocking. Surprised at her new cover for her iPod.

The tree after Santa visited

Santa was good to Ronan and got him the skate board he asked for, and of course some new pads.

We were lucky enough to have Nana and Papa along for the holiday.  Nana is trying the new hat we bought her.

Leah with her loot. She got new earrings and a jewelry holder from Santa. A crayon maker, pottery wheel, new ski coat and hat, some books, ds game, crackle nail polish and makeup.

Santa brought Ronan the skateboard. He also got a fort making kit, a new coat, some cars, a nano bug, some books.

Santa brought Eva a jewelry box and earrings too. The girls can't wait to use them in 2 weeks. Also a vest, stuffed pokemon that arrived late thanks to fedex, some books, crackle nail polish jewelry, bracelet kit, and loom.

Claire loved all the help opening and so did her helper. She got a new sled, piano, walker, and a busy ball popper too.

After waking up at 6 opening presents, making breakfast, and getting out the door to church we were all tuckered out.

Ronan gave his new skateboard a go. I didn't notice his knee guards around his ankles til I looked at the pictures.  

Here she is what a beauty. We were able to get a real tree this year and it was wonderful. The smell the beauty. Cut down by a local scout troop in the Tahoe forest. Now if it would have just snowed it would have been the perfect Christmas.

We had our first every Christmas Eve show. Each of the kids got to perform something for the rest of us. Leah made up some jokes that were hilarious. Here they are....What do elfs call their ABC's... the Elfabet.  What so snowmen have for breakfast?... Snowflakes.  What do snowman have a drink?  Ice tea.  Why did the snowman use his head for bowling?... He wanted to snow bowl.