The rest of the day.

 Later that morning Auntie Nana and Grandma and Grandpa Watson came over to spread even more Christmas fun. They brought over all kinds of awesome treasures for the children. They were beyond delighted..

 I always wish I took more pictures. I didn't really take any.. Tim took theses.. and the other Christmas parties it was mostly Alyssa. Anyway.. No pics of Watsons or Nana. Boo! Thanks for the treasures and visit.

After church we decided to head up to Tooele to spend some times with the Watson bunch. We don't see them very often so it was super fun to spend a few hours with them... Lounging around and eating way too much food!

 Merry Merry!!

Christmas morning.

Christmas Morning the children woke up to this.. stockings with an orange and a note from Santa.. This December the children were good children (kind of). They had many moments of bickering and squabbles. Santa wanted to take a minute to let the children think about how they could be better next year. I think it worked. They acted happy with their stockings and orange..

Eventually they realized that there may be more. And it happened to be just what they asked for!! YES!! Santa sent them on a little treasure hunt.

 American Girl doll Kate.

And Clothes. This girl is in Heaven.

Barrett Boy. That smile says it all.

 Alexander.

Max.

 Lola Girl.

Our awesome Dad!!

Christmas morning was awesome!! Everyone was pretty happy and grateful for their treasures. Everything was a big hit! YEAH! Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve

 I love Christmas Eve. Whenever I think about Christmas Eve. First I am grateful for the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. And Second, for my Grandma Barrett. I think I type about how amazing she is/was in just about every "Holiday" type post. She was amazing at "Gathering" her people and creating an atmosphere that was so welcoming and full of love. I want to be like her in so many ways. Grateful for her and her example. Any way.. our party is a mini version of a Grandma Barrett Christmas eve party. .
Love these five!! Every single one of them.

 Our number one ... number one.. best best boy!

 Alexander.

 Barrett Boy.

 Jacq and Mom.

 Lo*bugga.

 The pickle.. {Our German tradition.}

Winner.

Looking back at these pictures..there may have been some helping going on-  {FIRED!}

 Second Place.. She is pretty stinkin' cute when she cries.

 Grandma! Oh yeah!! Love this lady so much!

 Group shot #1

 Group shoot #2

 Jammie Time.

More group pics.

 We forgot little dude.

 Everyone.

 I have no idea where the Santa pics went, or the manger scene pics, but Santa was awesome. And Grandma was "THE BEST" star there ever was in the reenactment of the birth of Christ. Every single time the star was mention, grandpa said, "Come follow me!" Awesome! The food was delicious. Party was awesome! Again! Party over until next year.