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.

Christmas Eve Seafood Tradition Continues

Christmas Eve at the Romero's was outstanding! We enjoy being with family, and the crab was great too! (well...I can only speak for myself on that one. Billy doesn't like "spider" food).

Cameron and Lindsey

Wow...Look at that boy. Watch out Dale, it won't be long before Harrison is bigger than you! Better learn the art of compromise! Good thing he's a great kid.

All the little ones are lined up waiting for the "talent" show to begin.

It was really more of a free for all. Everyone helping with everyone else's talent. Aysia is singing here. She had help as well as helping Ellie and Chloe and Adison and Aidan with their talents. The dancing was the best. Alec joined in for that!

Alec liked Aidan's space gun!

Well, actually Alec likes all of Aidan and

Aysia's presents and thinks they are ALL his.

We missed Gramee and Poppi, but we are very excited they will be home very soon!

Enjoy the journey

Aidan and Chloe got a hold of the camera again.
Not long ago I gave you the "up close an personal" view of Aidan. Well...Here's CHLOE!
Aren't they CUTE!

Billy after a long day at work.

Aysia and Aidan are getting along!
It does happen occasionally.Aysia relaxing on the couch

Aidan chillin' on the floor, watchin' T.V.

Aidan got Play dough for his birthday. He loves it, but NOT as much as Alec does!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AIDAN

Aidan turned 5 on Dec 21st! I can't believe how fast my kids are growing up! When he mentioned wanting a bowling party I jumped on that bandwagon in about 2 seconds. Not having to plan a party just days before Christmas was a great idea! I just made the reservation and showed up! Again Taunie came through with the totally awesome "Super Mario Galaxy" cake. I also opted not to put together treat bags for the guests. I just ordered little Mario stuffed toys off of Amazon.com for each person. It was very easy...except when I only received only 8 of the 12 Mario toys a few days before the party. The additional 4 were sent separately. They came the morning of the party...Whew! No one (meaning my own kids) had to wait until after the party for their favor.

Chloe and Aidan

Aysia, Eleanor (notice the cute new hair cut) and Brayden

"Big" Alec, Aidan, Angel and Aysia

Aysia and Angel

Adison, Rebecca, "big" Alec,
Chloe, Aidan, and Kyle

Chloe should be a pro after watching
mom every Wednesday.

This is a happy mom. Just have to control 12 kids for 2.5 hours. I do that all the time without any help!

Awsome cake!

Adison loved the Mario theme!

We love our cousins!

And of course we were happpy Grandma and Grandpa Williams could make it!


Next year I think I'll try to talk him into a 1/2 year party and have it in the summer!
LOL....He'll get whatever he wants. My kids have me wrapped around their little fingers.