Christmas, Christmas, Christmas!

I am going to let the pictures do most of the talking...these are only a few! We had a wonderful Christmas. Todd's sister got home from her mission on the 23rd and so it was nice to visit with her and the rest of the family.

We went to my aunts house for a yummy dinner, talent show, viewing of a Christmas movie to remind us what it is truly all about, and played with cousins. I always look forward to going there every year. Christmas morning was fun. Grandpa came down and opened presents with us. The boys really liked it and we all got a lot of stuff we like!

After the presents we went to Todd's parents house and had a really good brunch with my mom, his fam, and a neighbor. We also really enjoyed that day! We love Christmas because we get to spend it as a family, and bask in the Joy this time of year brings!!!

Todd and I

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The boys and CJ opening presents at Grandma C's

Todd and his hot sauces...can't wait to try them out!

Jillynny poo...aka Jillynn, and I (I kind of like this picture!)

The big haul...looks like Santa made it this year.

The boys waiting to see if Santa came...They always seem to look a little silly in these pictures. Tanner as you could tell was not too happy to be awake so early. (Even though we made it until 7:30 with every one fast asleep)

The boys Christmas Eve. TC and Titus played their recital pieces and Tobyn wanted in on the fun. It was cute he played about 3 notes.

I never can say how much I enjoy this time of year. I have truly been blessed and am SO grateful that the savior was born and died for us! Merry Christmas everyone!

Amazing!

This guy (my cousin) is AMAZING! I love listening to him on Christmas Eve when we get together at my aunts house. I think one of my kind of outrageous dreams is to have a professional piano player at my beck and call so that I can listen to wonderful piano music whenever I want.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

This is the picture that was on my Christmas cards that I sent to a lot of people....

...but I know there are those out there that I didn't get address's from or missed in some other way because, well, for no other reason than I spaced it. To all of you I am sorry. I hope every one had a Merry Christmas. We think about ALL our friend this time of year, near and far, and hope that all of you were able to spend the holiday like we did. Surrounded by good food, good friend, good presents, and most of all good feelings for what this time of year is all about!

Rogers Christmas Party.

Every year all of Todd's mom's family gather together to do a Christmas party. Usually we have to get a church because of the 45+ people that come, but this year we crammed into his uncles house. It was crowded but fun. The kids all dressed up and Grandma read the Christmas story. Then we played white-elephant games, bingo and ate yummy food.

It is crazy, loud, busy and a little chaotic but it is worth it! I love this time of year with family and friends. We always had a lot of fun! I can't wait until Christmas Eve with my family.

This pictures made me laugh. TC looks a little out of it.

Some of the "teen" cousins, who not too long ago were the age of my kids...my how they grow!

Tanner was pretty interested in the robot toy. He did sit quietly though.

Nichole, Nic, Mike, and Travis all practicing their "good picture pose". LOL!

Grandma Rogers and all the grandkids, most of them great-grandkids, now.

Tobyn...being the sweet little angel that he is...

The wisemen...and wisegirl (Amber made a cute wiseman)

Grandma C and Todd. Lookin' good!

Have I said how much I love my family? Well....I do!

School Programs...

We had a week of fun Christmas programs. All of the boys (except Tanner) had one this week. At Freedom the older three performed Christmas songs and they all did awesome! It is always fun to go watch them. Tobyn had a program at his little school also and he did so cute! I did take pictures but they were with my phone and I am having trouble getting them onto my computer.

Kady and TC who are both in the same class again this year.

Titus waving from a distance.

Tate singing!

They all did so great. I've said it once and I'll say it again. I love watching them do their performances and seeing them in their own environment!

Winter fun and other cuteness...

Some are silly, some are cute, and some are just for fun...you decide :-)

Just a laugh...

Tate running up the stairs to get a drink....

"Mom!"

Mom- "what son?"

T- "What does, uh, tar piss...ah...tar piss...uh...tarpissatate mean?"

well unless he was talking about someone going to the bathroom on Tate I think he meant participate...uhmmm...

2 more weeks....

...of school this term and one more semester and Todd is DONE!!! We are both so sick of homework our heads hurt. Although, mine doesn't hurt quite as bad as his.

Now if we can just make it through!!