Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was at Bob and Dobeau's house. My parents were there, the Kim Craft Family, Mandy and Nikki, and Robin, Braden, and Eric.  We had our traditional tamales and chili and clam chowder.  Then Dobeau gave out her presents, which were some of her mother Nona's treasures.  It's always fun to get things past down to you from generation to generation. We were also able to spend some precious time with Bob, who was very alert and even smiling for sweet Evie.  My dad gave him a blessing and we were able to sit and chat and reminisce.  It was a very special night that I will never forget.

 Mandy flew into the St. George airport and was greeted by her dear brother Matt, with his shirt off in the freezing cold, with marker on his chest stating, "I LOVE MANDY."

 Julia and Evie coloring together.

 Ella, Matt, and Kash playing games.

 Dobeau passing out her gifts.

 Helping Kash with his present.

 Evie checking out her new peek a boo bear.

 Helping Papa open his present.

 Madeline with her perfume bottle that was once great grandma Nona's.

 Ella got a new watch.

 When we got home the kids opened up their new pajamas.  Notice the girls are so excited and Kash is devastated that its clothes.

 Evie is at the stage where she has to do everything herself, especially getting dressed.  She is constantly taking her clothes off and putting other ones on throughout the day.