Christmas Day!

 Tyson's favorite things were the chocolate marshmallow santa's and the rest of his candy.  And of coarse he loved all the balls he got which was about 5 or 6.  If Tyson doesn't play some kind of ball sport we will all be very surprised bc of his obsession as of late.

 Olivia Got new paints a little mermaid 2 movie, a bubble guppies Molly bath toy, a tea set, a shoe lace lacing game and best of all her gift from Santa which was the Furreal Monkey who makes all kinds of sounds and movements.  She was so happy.  We asked her after if she got everything from Santa that she wanted and she said, "YES!" Then we asked her if she got everything from mom and dad that she wanted and she said, "No..." I think she was just being silly bc she couldn't think of anything that we had forgotten.  Lucky girl!

 Daddy got a punching bag from Santa and boxing gloves from mom, basketball shorts, BYU water bottle and a really cool watch case.

 Here is the look that Tyson had for pretty much everything this morning, it was really funny.  Here he is with his new basketball and hoop that we can hang from the doors.  He really did love it once we got it out of the box.

 And lastly, Tyson's Santa gift...A Radio Flyer rollercoaster.  It took him a few days to warm up to the idea of sending himself down on the actual car, but until then he had a great time sliding his body and other toys and balls down.  Liv won all the way around, bc she gets to play with Tyson's too. So fun!  I love that they are getting to an age where they can really start to play together.  We still have many moments of screaming but sometimes they are happy screams so I guess we'll take the good with the bad.

 Mommy got a mouse, portable hard drive and new photoshop software for the computer and my new passion of photography.  I also got a flat iron, (which I have asked for and needed for the last 3 years but always find something else I need or want more, this year I got it all.) Work out shirts and a cool hat.

My mom came over and joined us for gift opening and a yummy breakfast of eggnog, orange juice, breakfast casserole and sweet rolls.  Fun to have her there with us!

 Christmas afternoon at Mom's:

All of us together again to play and open our gifts from our mom, and to have her open hers from us.

 BOYS!  we have an 8 year old, 6, 4 and 18 months all enthralled by the same thing! 

 Honey gave the kids so much!  She had another gift for them today...Liv and the girls got a little princess apron/dress, magic wand and fun little disney princess dolls with dresses to change.

 Since the last 2 or 3 years I have helped my dad out in filling my mom's stocking I thought it was fitting to continue that tradition, we all went in a little and it turned out great! Thanks girls for the help!

 A picture of me and my dad at a lighthouse in Martha's Vineyard with this written on it... "Dear Marsie: Your dad will always be your 'beacon of light' on the shore to protect you bring you home safely. He will always be there for you!  With love...  That of coarse got me crying and remembering how much I miss my dad right now!  Wish he could be here to see all our kids grow and be with us to enjoy in the good times, at least we know what we know and that is that he was there in spirit and we will see him again! 

 I did get a really awesome lighting kit for my progression in learning and doing photography and lance got some great toothbrush's and some extra money to spend of what he wants when he can think of what that is.  Thanks mom! 

 Tyson and the young boys got a loops and swoops fisher price amusement park.  They all seemed to love it!  Thanks so much Honey!  You are amazing!

 The Day After Christmas Project!  Our very own Welch Castle. Equipped with gardens, draw bridge, window and window box, slide, archway and let's not forget Champ the castle guarding lion!!  It was really fun to build and even more fun to play in!

The perfect after Christmas activity to keep us busy and playing!  Our house is a disaster but at least we are having a great time and that's all that matters, right!?