Sunday, January 20, 2013

Slip a Sable Under the Tree (or a vacuum)

.{christmas day}.
2012

It's no Dyson but it gets the job done!
(and it was only $1.00 at the D.I.! possibly my best find yet!)
I loved watching her little face light up when she saw this sitting under the tree.
She has vacuumed at least once every day since Christmas.
Like mother like daughter. I am an OCD vacuum-er.


Of course we had to get this bookworm some books.


Our budding photographer got her very own camera!

Fritz and Charlie got some treats in their stockings:

Of course Santa couldn't forget a snack for Raphie:
Bloodworms!

It was a lot of fun having Militza in our home for Christmas this year.
Mabel cannot say her name so instead she calls her Ahna.

I managed to be SICK on Christmas day. Same as last year.
What gives?
Stuffy nose, congestion, cough, and really hoarse voice.
(Nate and Mabel both ended up getting it too.)
 

Later that day my mom, Kraig, Jacob, and my grandparents
all came over to open MORE presents. MOST of them for Mabel!




Nana and Grandpa Kraig 
got Mabel a PUPPY!
She hugged and loved on him all day. 


I almost cried when I opened this present:
A YELLOW VINTAGE ROTARY PHONE!
THAT ACTUALLY WORKS!
If you have been over to our house you know that I have had a picture
of this exact phone hanging on my wall (covering the phone jack) for over a year now.
Oh HAPPY day.   

More books.

 Grandparents:
(wishing my Dad who lives in Michigan could visit too!)

Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Naylor


I love this shot.

Nate shoveled our pack porch a bit so he could get to the barbecue.
Doesn't everyone barbecue for Christmas dinner?

We had a tasty dinner and my Aunt and cousins came over to visit.
I took some major sinus meds and was able to survive the night.
Merry Christmas 2012!


PS: Someone gave my mom a terrible Christmas present by putting a big dent and gash into the side of her car.  
We didn't hear or see anything and there was no note.  
She was parked right in front of our house most of the day.  
BIG bummer. 
  

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Party in the U.S.A.

We celebrated this holiday season 
with some serious partying!

Company Party
12.01.12

We had a catered dinner at the Cantina Southwestern Grill at Jordan Commons.
We reserved the upstairs ballroom and it was the perfect size for everyone.
The food was really good too.
I didn't take a single picture (thanks for this phone shot Bri!)...
I am hoping my friend Robyn will upload some of hers soon. (hint hint Robyn!)


Family Party in Kamas
12.07.12



Nate trying to figure out Grandma and Grandpa's 
latest gift contraption!

He got it! I made him figure out mine too. 
Thanks babe.

Anthony came home from Afghanistan!
It was nice to catch up.


 Church Party
12.13.12

Christmas Fiesta with Homemade Cafe Rio Style Salads.
No pics of all the awesome food and desserts. Oops.



Bishopric and Clerks Musical Number



Mabel and Esther



Neighbor Party
12.14.12

White Elephant Gift Exchange
(Jocelyn - I got all these pictures off your Facebook!)




We actually got two different presents during the switch:
a betta fish complete with tank! and some fantastic fart cards.


 
Tew Family Party
12.22.12

Pool and Ping Pong

Getting the Matching Game Ready



The babies get to open a present first.




Time for:
 ~BINGO~


Silly time with Aunt Kristy.


Dinner

A fun Minute to Win It Style Game
that Georgia Showed Us.

Video Kinect with Brady & Becky in Alaska


is there a
WHITE ELEPHANT 
in the room?

 
 Ralphie Bobblehead.
LOVE.



Peek-a-boo with Aunt Kristy


Georgia and Rick found an exit sign for me,
yaaaaaaaay! 



They decided to take the group shot while I was putting
Mabel down for bed. Thanks a lot you guys!