Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve we went down to Levan to have dinner at my parent's house with everyone. It is always a fun night and I look forward to it every year. It is a highlight of Christmas for sure!

Katie Marie Mangelson, my brother Charlie and Eliana's new baby girl, decked out in her Christmas dress!
Grandma Sandra and Katie.

Me and Katie.

So cute--and tiny. She weighs half as much as Kendrick does!

After dinner, we had Hollie and Amanda open their gifts. Scott, Kendrick and I were staying over in Levan, but Hollie and Amanda were going back home to their mom's house. Kaycee, Jason, and Emmalee were coming down on Sunday.

Hollie and Amanda opening their gifts.

Kendrick opening his gift from Hollie.

Me, Scott, Kendrick, Amanda, and Hollie.

Another shot with Kendrick looking up--sorta!

All of the grand kids that were there--except Hollie and Amanda had left and Ethan was asleep.

We tried to get a picture of Kendrick and Katie in their Christmas jammies. They both really didn't want to sit there though!

Amy and Keaton

We then had a little "program" from my talented nephews and nieces. They all had recently had piano recitals and/or Christmas programs, so they all performed for us.

Cade played a piano solo.

Zach played one too.

Madeline played for us too.

Sophie sang for us.

Nick did too!

Then they both sang Jingle Bells for us.

Keaton sang "Nuttin' for Christmas" for us as Amy played it.

It was a very fun night and we all had a great time. We had so many delicious desserts too. There were three varieties of melt aways. (Amy, Paula, and Annie had made them) As well as caramels, snow balls, sugar cookies, chocolate chip caramel bars, and chocolate chocolate kiss cookies. Then, Paula made her bread pudding with cranberries and white chocolate. It is heavenly! Needless to say, we had a lot of good sweet stuff!

It was another fun Christmas Eve at my parents house. I'm so grateful for my family and the opportunity to spend time with them. Especially at Christmas.