Christmas 2008

We spent Christmas Eve Day at my sister Tanya's house here in Thatcher with my family. We ate and laughed lots as usual. Then, another Christmas tradition was in order--Christmas Eve at Grandma Joy's house with the Larson's. Yummy Mexican food filled our bellies and we enjoyed a program by Aunt Kris. There was lots of excitement as Santa stopped by on a 4wheeler and dropped off an early gift. Travis even decided Santa was an okay guy! The kids also loved Joy's "Right Family Story" as we had our annual white elephant gift exchange.Santa found our house with ease and Christmas morning was full of fun. My parents, Grandma Mayrice, and Levi came to watch the kids find their Santa gifts which were a hit! Reagan got her John Deere bike and a Barbie stereo for her gator and a few other fun gifts. Travis got a trike to keep up with Reagan on and a little chair that is just his size. Santa also left Reagan a gift she has to share with the family--a Wii. Both kids loved their "real pets"--a panda and dog for Reagan and a Monkey for Travis. The kids were all smiles! Reagan could hardly contain her excitement! And Travis said, "Cute!" over and over again! What a great Christmas morning!

Next tradition in order was some time at Nana and Poppa's. Santa left all the Larson grandkids a playhouse to share! The kids were amazed that Santa even knew were Nana and Poppa lived! It was wet, rainy, and muddy, but that didn't stop the kids from having some Christmas fun!

Last but not least was our Christmas with my family. We ate a big Christmas steak and shrimp dinner and then opened gifts. It was a great ending to a wonderful day! (Only one glitch--Tanya and Bruce spent the evening at the ER. She had a sinus infection and felt rotten.)