A Flash of Christmas

The boys woke up to Ashlyn getting presents from Santa but nothing left for them, horrible rotten little boys...or were they! Santa is a pretty sneaky guy at times and he hid some notes for them to follow in their stockings. We had church bright and early, okay yes 9 am is bright and early when you are up late the night before and hubby dear is working. So we got up and got ready for church. I think I let them open their gifts from us, but honestly now I can't remember. I think we did though. We went to Sacrament as that was the only hour on Sunday and came home to open up gifts and explore what Santa had left.

Christmas Eve in Pictures

Every Christmas Eve is the Gibson Family Christmas event. It's fun to get together and have a nice evening. Grandma Betty always tried to incorporate musics and she has some wonderful helpers in that area!

Grandma Betty and Ashlyn

Rayle playing a mean tambourine.

Teagan showing off his gift.

Kids playing along with Grandma

Temple Lights

We were able to make it to the Temple in December to see the lights. I love seeing the excitement that the Temple grounds bring to our children's faces. Ashlyn especially loved the lights and the freedom of running around. The grounds were crowded so we didn't stay too long. Some of our good friends were able to join us, and after we went to a McD's for hot chocolate and some play time. It was a nice evening spent at a beautiful place with family and good friends.

I was unable to capture too many pictures because it was so crowded and then some of my children whom I won't mention any names RAYLE would not smile or be serious enough for the photo opt. There was a beautiful one with Rayle and the Temple in the background but he made a face and when I went to take it again there came a swam of people upon us, so I ditched my efforts. Teagan was too busy running around for me to snap any pictures of him.