Christmas 2011

We stayed over night at my parents house after our annual Christmas Eve dinner at their house. Annie, Jim, and boys stayed over too. Because Christmas was on Sunday this year, we thought maybe it would be better on the kids if they didn't see their Christmas stuff from Santa until we got back from church. Santa wrapped all of Annie's kids stuff so they wouldn't see their things. Santa set up Kendrick's stuff in the pink room upstairs.

So, we woke up and got ready for church. It was just sacrament meeting and the Levan Ward choir was putting on the program. It was good--of course, not like the "old days" when Layla Matheson was the choir director and the chapel was filled to capacity because everyone came to hear the choir sing. (yes, they were that good!) Layla was the seminary choir director too, and I was a member of it, so I can attest to the fact that she was a fantastic choir director. She made it fun too! My favorite part was singing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". Anyway, that is a story for a different post.

Here are some pics from Christmas day:

Kendrick - looking at what Santa brought him.

Checking out his tow and pull tractor.

Kendrick got a basketball hoop and ball, a tow and pull tractor, an Elmo DVD, some clothes, and Elmo slippers. He also got some bath toys and some money and a tractor from Grandma and Grandpa Mangelson.

We decided to make breakfast first and then open the presents. Breakfast was yummy. It was different to be "all ready" for the day to open Christmas presents. Usually we all have bed head and look like we just got out of bed--mainly because that's what had happened! Anyway, here are some more pics:

Kendrick got this cute personalized plate from one of Paula's kids.
Kendrick, looking at the decorations on the tree.Kendrick caught in the act of messing with the ornaments!

Kendrick also got a dog pillow pet.

Playing with another tree ornament!Kendrick

Kendrick - this is actually the day after Christmas.

Me and Kendrick going upstairs to get him dressed.

We had a great Christmas and it was fun to see Kendrick's reactions this year. I'm sure it will just get better and better as he gets older.