Chrsitmas Week

We got together will all the Pohlmans' for a fun night of dinner and games the Monday before Christmas. We did a pinata and the kids were so giddy!

We go to my Mom's on the 23rd every year for the "quiet dinner". My Mom makes the most unbelievable food that night. This year it included SUSHI, steak, twice baked potatoes, Cold Duck, salads and much more!!! YUM. One problem. I had the worst stomach ache that day. I could not really eat anything and it was torture. However, we still managed to do the nativity scene with everyone dressing up. My Mom always does a wonderful job!

Christmas Eve started at Pohlmans' where we made pizzas to our liking, did the Nativity scene, sang songs, and ate Susan's HUGE tray of homemade cookies.

We headed home and made Santa's plate of cookies and carrots. The boys were persistent about doing what they did last year, have a sleepover together. Big mistake! They were exhausted the next day after falling asleep around 11 and waking around 6:15!Alan and I were exhausted Christmas morning because Megan and Jigga came over to help wrap presents. We ended up staying up until 1:30. However, it really is one of my favorite traditions!

Christmas MorningThe boys really are at the perfect age for Christmas. They we so giddy and LOVED giving gifts to each other. Alan took them shopping for one another during the week.

The biggest hit..... Power Ranger Costume. OH HE WAS IN HEAVEN!!!!

Christmas on the Sabbath was very special. We attended a WONDERFUL sacrament meeting where we were reminded of the birth of our Savior again.

We soon headed Pohlmans' for omelets and gifts. Then he headed to my parents for a relaxing evening.

It was a wonderful Christmas again. We have so much to be thankful for and love spending time with our families! Most importantly, we are thankful for the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.