Christmas Day

Madsion opening her presents on Christmas morning. Santa still came!

Christmas Eve

Madison, Troy and Gabby rocking out to Jingle Bells.
The nativity. Yes, Madison is Joseph and I am the only shepherd!

Madison, Gabby and Ben as the donkey.

The traditional pinata.

Grandma reading "The night before Christmas"

There are so many traditions that we enjoy at Christmas but the one that is always the most special and makes us the happiest is just being around family!

Ethel M's Chocolate Factory

Ethel M's is a tradition. We love to see the lights. Madison and Troy in front of the M&M's tree!

The Santa display behind the kids is made of chocolate.

This is Madison's favorite rock, Troy had to find it. He was taking a picture at

the same time I was!

Snow

On our way to Las Vegas there was
SNOW!! I pulled over and let Madison play for a short time in the snow.

When we got to Las Vegas there was still some snow on the ground so she made some Snow Cats! Hooray for snow!

The Tale of Despereaux

We went and saw the Tale of Despereaux today. Just our luck he was waiting outside for Madison to take a picture with him! He is bigger then Madi and she keeps talking about it. She absolutely LOVED the movie, also she loved the book. I had her read it first before we saw the movie. Go see it if you can!

Madison's Early Christmas

I learned something new! Yeah!!!

"Santa" Came Early

In our house "Santa" comes early. Sean has to work on Christmas so we have it early. This was his only day off until next week sometime but Madison and I will be gone to Vegas. Yes, he will be home, alone on Christmas. Well he will have the dog with him so he won't be so alone.

Wreath

I made this wreath about 5 years ago. This year after countless re-glues of pine cones and other falling items, I tore it apart and re-did it. Hopefully when I pull it out next year half the pinecone don't fall off. I wrapped it with felt to keep them glued down!! I am tired of falling pinecones. But at least it has last for this long!! Thanks Suz for giving me the help at making it!

Dog Haircut

After spending way too much money to get JR's haircut about two months ago I decided I could do it. I went and bought clippers in the section by the shampoos and things. I had no idea you could get doggie clipper's in the pet section. Then I took the dog up and cut his hair, as you can see there are no photos of the first haircut! He didn't look great so I didn't take a photo of him. But now this last time I am proud of my work. He looks like I took him to the groomer. He is a patient doggie I had to try about four or five times till I got it right. We also have the peticure for hi long nails. Goodbye groomer!!

Making Pasta/Bread with Dad

Sean was making us pasta one night and Madison jumped in to help, she always helps Dad cook. She wanted to make bread so they did.

I didn't take a picture of the finished product but it tasted like the

big pretzels you get at the store.

She also made a HO HO bread glop and a penguin one.

Christmas has been set up

This is the tree in the Front room. Madison had to hold the dog and Figaro.

If you notice she made Figaro a furry coat. Why you ask, I really have no idea!

For some reason and now I don't know why, I have a blue, silver and white tree for the front room.

It is usually in my kitchen in Las Vegas.


If you look close you can see Tinkerbelle on the top of the tree. This is the tree in the Family room. In case you were wondering it is mostly red and other colors.

Another shot of Madison and Figaro with the tree. I was lazy this year there are only six strands of lights on the outside of the house and last year I put up 3 trees one in the loft upstairs. I didn't feel like doing it this year. I'm getting lazy or just don't care either way at least I put Christmas up this year. I almost just put up a tiny tree and said there we go until we went to Disneyland. They always have the most beautiful decorations and I bought a few to put up. It always makes me happy to look at the tree and be reminded of where the ornaments came from. Also since I always think I need more ornaments for the tree I don't mind buying them on vacations. Fun reminders of fantastic times. I just need a "Welcome to Las Vegas" ornament.

Baking Day

Every year the Monday after Thanksgiving, we gather together and do a girls baking day. It

usually consists of dipping chocolate more the "baking". These were the only two pictures I got due to my hands either being covered in chocolate or water from washing dishes.

Hanging out with Cousin's is so fun!!

Madison and Troy before church.

Madison, Ben, Gabby and Troy.

Madison and Sylvia.

Madison and Troy.

Madison had such a great time being with family. That is the thing we miss the most about living in Arizona, but we do enjoy visiting!

Putting up Christmas at the Edington's

We had such a fun time hanging ornaments on the Christmas tree with our family!

Thanksgiving in Las Vegas

Hanging out with cousins: Troy, Madison and Logan

Eliana won a prize for Someting that I can't remember.

Sylvia and Christina.

Yes, Andrew took a photo of me!