CHRISTMAS EVE 2008!!!

This year we were all home together for Christmas! We spent Christmas Eve at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens. Who knew you could still see flora and fauna in the middle of winter?

After the Botanical Gardens, we went to downtown Bellevue to see a toy solder parade. Toy drummers lined the busy streets on podiums and played their dums to the sounds of Christmas music. Other festive entertainers handed out popcorn and candy canes while fake snow fell from the sky. It was a great way to spend the night before Christmas!

CHRISTMAS MORNING!!

Christmas Morning began with waking up from our traditional Christmas Eve slumber party, and eating cinnamon pull-aparts!

The Gifts...

Santa was sure generous this year!! Jamie and Brandon got a Kitchen Aid, TJ got a GPS system, Mandy got a laptop, and Sean got a Wii. Thanks Mom and Dad!!

CLASSIC!!

Mom and Dad were good to themselves too!! They got new window blinds and a roof!!

These elaborate gifts were brought to you by... Dad's overtime!!

...And our sponsors this hour is the Flowbie and Brute Cologne.

Sean's special day...

A few days after Christmas, Sean got his Patriarchal blessing. We were all together as a family to enjoy the special moment, and afterwards celebrate at Bahama Breeze!