Forever Young: CHRISTMAS

Morgan’s parents, Mary and Gary came for a visit just prior to Christmas as well as Morgan's brother, Brian who made the trip all the way from New York. They arrived just after Morgan was finished with his finals which was perfect timing. We were definitely ready for family to come into town and we sure had a wonderful time.

Grandpa with Samuel.

There was no room for gifts under the tree when Grandma and Grandpa arrived.

Samuel smiling at Grandpa.

Noel played with Grandma for the majority of the time. Morgan and I really didn't see her or talk to her much when Grandma and Grandpa Young were here. Noel sure enjoyed her time with Grandma.

I absolutely love this picture of Noel with her Grandma.

Morgan got to play one of his favorite games, RISK.

Noel hanging out with her grandparents.

Morgan and Brian made breakfast one morning. Man, was it good.

Gary and the turkey.

Since Mary, Gary and Brian weren't there for Christmas day, we celebrated Christmas with them on the evening of Monday, the 19th. Here is our Christmas dinner. It was sooooo good.

We later read the nativity story in the Bible and sang some Christmas songs and opened up presents.

Mary and Gary opening their gifts.

We played a little bit of the wii on one of the evenings.

Morgan and Brian went on a hike the day Brian was to leave. They had a good time.

View of the valley.

We had a photo shoot with Brian before Morgan took him to the airport. Noel sure loved spending time with Brian as did we all, we don't get to see him too often.

I love this picture. Now that is some brotherly love right there.

THANK YOU MARY, GARY AND BRIAN FOR MAKING THE TRIP OUT HERE. WE SURE ENJOYED OUR TIME WITH YOU GUYS AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT TIME WE CAN SEE YOU. WE LOVE YOU!

In between Grandparents coming and going Morgan gave Noel a bath and I walked in to find this crazy hair-do on her head.

The day after Mary, Gary and Brian left, my parents arrived. My brother, Mikey, had been there for 5 days or so prior to their arrival and stayed with Chris and Kareena.

Noel hanging out with Grandpa.

Samuel and Grandma hanging out.

Noel and Grandpa fell asleep watching a movie on his ipad.

My brother Chris had just graduated from BYU so e celebrated with some mighty fine food along with some IBC root beer.

Congratulations Chris!

Grandma and Ty were matchy matchy.

I found Mikey and Noel in the mancave having a little bit too much fun. Noel would lay in the lovesac and Mikey would run and jump in the air and land on the lovesac next to her. They both just laughed and laughed.

He's got some pretty crazy poses.

Then Mikey started throwing my daughter into the air onto the lovesac. She was still laughing.

These just crack me up.

Morgan and his boy.

Me with my precious Samuel.

Christmas Morning. We went up to Chris and Kareena's to open gifts because they have so much more space. We had yummy cinnamon rolls my mom made for breakfast.

Samuel trying out his new gift.

Mikey opening up his gifts.

Our little happy Noel.

Morgan got Nutella!!!

My parents opening up their gift from us kids.

Noel got blocks from mommy and daddy...

and a Complete Kitchen Set. She absolutely loves all of her gifts she got this year, which was a lot. She is sure spoiled a.k.a. loved.

Kareena, Ty and Chris.

My wonderful parents.

Ty and Samuel in their "My First Christmas" onesies.

Christmas dinner. Mmmmmmm. So good.

My mom and dad brought my Grandpa (my dad's father) to our place so he could meet his newest great grandchildren and so we could see him. He is pretty weak and he may not be around for too much longer. But I asked him how he was doing and he said with a big smile, "Oh, I'm chipper."

4 Generation photo. My brother Chris, with his son, Ty, my dad and my Grandpa Watkins.