Our Christmas.

Christmas this year was more fun with a little guy that loves to play. Last year, Easton was only 2 months old, and it still seemed to be just Dan and I. But this year was a completely different story. We went down to Hurricane, Ut (close to St. George) and spent Christmas with my Mom. The weather was so NICE & WARM! (At least compared to the cold, cold snow that we came home to.) We went shopping at the outlets, to the movies, we ate an unlimited supply of yummy food and just relaxed. On our trip, Easton really learned the meaning of "opening gifts", and just had a blast with all the many toys he came home with. Here is a picture of Easton (and Dan) playing with the TRAIN set that Santa brought.

I was lucky enough to find an Ipod Touch in my stocking, which is totally awsome! Not only does it play music, but it holds pictures, plays movies, acts as a day planner, and I can even check up on this blog with it, and surf the web. Santa really knows what I like. Dan's favorite gift was the Mountain Hardwear jacket and a dvd of Brian Regan's comedy.

Here is a picture of "Mema" and Easton. (Do you think that they have the same color of hair?)

Growing up a tradition on mine was that on Christmas eve we would open a gift, and it would ALWAYS be pajama's. This was the 4th Christmas that Dan and I had spent together, and so far we have kept up the same TRADITION. Here is us in our Christmas PJ's.

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1. Wrapping paper or gift bag? Real Wrapping Paper

2. Real or Artificial tree? I have always done artificial, but there can be some nice looking real ones. (I have to keep myself green)

3. When do you put up the tree? I really like having mine up for Thanksgiving. (I know... I am pretty wild)

4. When do you take the tree down? I also really like having the tree up for New Years Eve, but it's gotta go the very next day.

5. Do you like Eggnog? I have given eggnog many chances, and the verdict is always the same... No, I do not like eggnog.

6. Favorite gift you received as a child? I would have to say barbies, I was pretty into those things when I was little.

7. Do you have a nativity scene? yes.

8. Hardest person to buy for? Dan, unless he tells you EXACTLY what he wants (but where's the surprise?)

9. Easiest person to buy for? Our little Easton McKay. He would be fine if we just gave him a wad of wrapping paper in the shape of a ball.

10. Worst Christmas gift ever received? haha i can't think of one but i'm sure i've gotten a few

11. Christmas Cards? I always have the best of intentions, we even got as far a filling them out/ and addressing a lot of them last year, but never seemed to get as far as the mailbox. As far as this year, no.

14. Have you ever 'recycled' a Christmas present? We do with white elephants sometimes. Work party one day, Dan's family party the next... Just kidding. BUT it really is pretty tempting.

15. Favorite thing to eat on Christmas? This may sound funny, Dan still can't quite grasp the concept, but it is Captin Crunch!

16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? clear, i like things simple.

17. Favorite Christmas Song? Carol of the Bells, performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. That song gives me chills every time I listen to it, it is seriously THAT GOOD.

18. Travel at Christmas or Stay Home? I am happy with either. As long as I am with family.

19. Can you name Santa's Reindeer? Sure.

20. Do you have an Angel or a Star on top of your tree? Right now we just have a silly bow.

21. Open the Presents Christmas Eve or Morning? One on christmas eve ( it's always pj's ) and all the rest on christmas

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Nothing, I am going to be sad when it's over.

23. Shopping...Mall or on-line? I did all of my shopping on-line for Dan, but there is a certain excitement about going to the crowded malls in search of the perfect gift.

24. Do you decorate outside for Christmas or just inside (or at all)? mostly just inside. We did put lights on our balcony outside our bedroom. (I told Dan that it was so romantic... he told me that I was being such a girl)

25. Favorite Christmas cookie? Soft sugar cookies, in the shape of a star with yellow sprinkles.

26. Do you own Christmassy clothing or jewelry? I have a pj top that has a picture of a reindeer that says "up on the housetop". It is actually cute, and have considered wearing it during the day time.

27. Do you believe in Santa? Who doesn't?

28. What's your favorite annual Christmas show? The Grinch.

30. What's your favorite Christmassy type decoration/ornament? Lights and Garland.

Cousin Time.

So, I am quite a bit late in posting this, but a couple of weeks ago, Dan and I babysat for Dan's sister and brother-in-law for a couple of days. We were watching their 6 month old baby Tyson while they and their 2 older children went to Disneyland. We had a lot of fun having him around and pretending like we were a family of four. But I now have a deeper respect for those many women in the world that have more than one baby! It really isn't as easy as one might think. I even thought I knew better because I have one. I guess you just don't know until you are in the situation. So, for all of you moms (even if you only have one), I am truly amazed by you.


Dont they look like cousins? I always thought that Easton was a pretty big baby, but this little guy is quickly passing him up!