The last Christmas party

We had my mom's family party on Dec 31st at my aunt Debra's home in American Fork. All the second cousin's are close in age and have a lot of fun together.

All Star Wrestling in the front room.

My cousin Robert getting ready for the feast.

Aidan (5), Aysia (7), Brandon (6), Skyler (7),
Faith (3),Kollin (4)

Grandma and Alec

Look at the smile you get when he wants to sweet talk you into giving him Coke. He's nothing but TROUBLE, and I love him!

Watch out! Alec may not get you with the bullets, but he will likely whack you over the head with the gun if you get to close.

Billy and I had planned to go to a New Year's Eve party later that night. The kids were going to have a sleep over at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Billy had to work New Year's Day at 6:00 am and he had been fighting a cold. So he decided he was too tired and wanted to go home to sleep.
Alec was showing his true self that night. He's usually a little better in public. You know... for me, he is a menace!
My dad was getting a kick out of watching him. I said, "Laugh it up, he's going home with you!" EMPTY THREAT! We didn't go to the party, so he came home with ME!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Molecular Pathology work party at Macaroni Grill

An excuse to dress up and go out w/o the kids is always nice!

Alec got some trucks for Christmas from Isaac.
Here he's racing them across the kitchen.

Brunch with Grandma

It was nice to have a minute away from the kids and to see Grandma for Christmas.

Grandma looked well.

The Brunch was delicious.
Especially Lee's homemade bread.

It was nice to "officially" meet Stuart and some of his family.

Everyone seemed to enjoy visiting and catching up
(and catching a breath after Christmas).

Christy

Myrna

Edward and Uncle Greg.

He is growing up too fast! He's so very cute. Hurry home Gramee and Poppi!

Christmas Dinner...mmm...

...Ham...in honor of our Muslim and Jewish brothers!

Notice Alec's artwork on his face!
Family portrait.
Too bad this is blurry. It's a great shot of Alec...doing what Alec does best...that which he's been told NOT to do. The kids are not suppose to play on Grandma's chair elevator. He thinks he's pretty clever because he's figured out how to work it.
Aidan received a transformer fighter toy for Christmas. Billy and Isaac (as Optimis and Megatron) are locked in combat.

Grandma made Aysia a dress. She had to immediately put it on. The hoodie was a separate gift but it needed to be tried on immediately too.

Aidan and Daddy

I'm not sure what Aidan's up to under the Christmas tree.

Aysia showing off her new "fashion" Christmas light earrings I got Christmas Eve. Well, actually Tammis ended up with them and graciously gave them to Aysia. Aysia didn't think she could live w/o them and was a little miffed Tammis "stole" them from me during the white elephant game. Eleanor was a little confused with the "stealing" part of the game too.

You better watch out....

You better not cry...
You better not pout...
I'm telling you why...
Santa Claus is coming to....Salt Lake City, UT!

My kids should be glad he didn't deliver coal this year.
Aysia made some very nice pictures and note for mom.

Alec opened all his presents and started in on Aidan's. Good thing Aidan just had a birthday and didn't seem to mind much.

The kids got a few new Wii games. Aidan likes watching Aysia, mom or Dad play, but doesn't want to do it himself.

Alec got a new Geotrax train. He loves trains just like Aidan did at 2.

Alec also likes Aidan's moon sand (he got it for his birthday).
I'm SOOO glad vacuums were invented!

Turn about is fair play....or something like that. Aysia and Aidan are playing with Alec's Aqua-doodle, while he takes all of their new toys.