Yes, we did have Christmas

I have been terrible at posting. . . sorry! Yes, we did have Christmas and it was wonderful!

Christmas Eve each year is spent in Tremonton at Bump's brother Darin's house because it is also his birthday on the 24th. So, we have a combined Williams Family Christmas party with Darin's birthday party. It's always such a great time and Sue is the most wonderful cook - the food is the BEST! Of course, I have been terrible at taking my camera anywhere, so there are no pictures, but it was fun and we had a great time!

Our kids are getting to be just the perfect ages for Christmas. We told the kids that when they got up in the morning that we had to wait until everyone was up before we went in to see what Santa brought. We told the kids that when they woke up to just come into our room and wake us up. Well, I have no idea what time Gabby got up, but she told us later that she just waited for everyone else. She would go out and check Corban's room to see if he was awake and then go back into her room, but didn't come down to wake us up. I don't know if she finally encouraged the other kids to wake up or if they just did (all 3 kids are naturally early risers, Christmas or not) but all of them came down very excited to check out their gifts.

Quincy got a baby doll with a stroller and playpen, some pretend make-up, chapstick and a microphone that plays music she can sing to (very annoying!).

Corban was thrilled that he got what he asked for, a Leapster with 3 games and 2 fighting swords. He also got a little FurReal puppy that barks and moves and some giant Lego-looking things.
Gabby also got what she asked for, a Leapster and 3 games. She also got a hula hoop, some nail polish and chapstick and a FurReal baby bear that makes baby bear noises and moves his face and arms (cute).
We had a very quiet morning that then loaded the kids into the car to head to Bump's brother Jeremy's house for Christmas dinner. The kids had a great time seeing their cousin's gifts and playing together. The food was yummy, the conversation was great and it was nice to hang out with family on Christmas. Grandpa Williams also came (Grandma was sick at home) and our niece, Cass that is down at BYU.

We were so blessed this Christmas from very generous people who helped to make this Christmas a wonderful one for our family. I don't know where we would be without good family and friends who know just what is needed at the right time. You know who you are and we just want to say, thank you for helping our holiday to be a happy and low-stress one! We had a very Merry Christmas!