IT'S CHRISTMAS!

Traditionally we have the kids line up behind the sheet (hanging to block the view) in order of either youngest to oldest, or vice versa.

The kids open up all their stocking stuff and Santa gifts first. The boys are blowing up Whoopie Cushions from their stockings and trying them out.

Amara had some fun surprises from Santa . . . lots of tiny presents to open. Doll clothes!

Amara received a doll closet with a complete wardrobe for her doll and her Webkinz.

Joseph received Nintendo DS games, which he greatly desired since he only had one game of his own, before.

Aleya received a baby buggy and a baby that coos, sucks a bottle and pacifer, and moves its arms.

Orrin received a RipStick from Santa. I'm not certain if he liked it. What do you think?

Santa gave mom a new set of pots and pans.

Santa gave dad the Joseph Smith Papers, vol. 1, book.

We took a break and asked if they wanted to eat breakfast, or keep going. We shouldn't have given them a choice. Breakfast was around Noon that day.

Aleya was spoiled the most, naturally. She received a new dress
and a doll to match (Barbie Diamond Castle).

Aleya received a cute new dance backpack to hold her dance shoes.
Yes, it's a ballerina bear backpack.

All Joseph wanted for Christmas was . . . you guessed it . . . a cell phone.
(What are we thinking?)

Orrin's dream came true! He has his very own electric guitar!

Amara received a lot of nice things, including scrapbook and art supplies and a jewelry box
to hold all her costume jewelry (not pictured).

Mom especially loved the gift card from JcPenney from all the kids. It had the kids' voices recorded on it, wishing me a Merry Christmas.

Christian finally has a set of golf clubs . . . including a small set for the boys to use.

The End. Whew!