Inkley Christmas bash

Is there anything more fun than Christmas parties? Luckily I live by a lot of family that keep the parties going!

 

some present opening

naomi is getting used to this

yes, there is only ONE baby in this belly

playing around

grandma next to her tree

naomi being her crazy self

luvs

wild entertainment

good food

A little thank you

To everyone that made our Christmas a little easier and more special this year.  Sometimes it really is harder to receive than to give.  We are very blessed to have so many friends and family that care and love us.  We look forward to the coming year and are excited to know what 2009 will bring.  We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! 

Christmas Day

After spending Christmas morning together, we headed over to my parent's house for a yummy brunch and more present opening.

thanks for the fun easel jolie and lucy!

luke helping camille with her new camera

reading goodnight moon

naomi's new table & chairs

Christmas morning

It was such a fun, cold and rainy Christmas morning.

Naomi slept until about 9:30, so it was a late start for us. Maybe our last late start Christmas for a long time! Naomi had a fun morning and got spoiled by us, Santa and her Hansen grandparents. Little does she know at this point that we are headed for brunch at her Rasmussen grandparents to get spoiled even more!

Christmas Eve

Every year my Rasmussen grandparents have a tradition to throw a Christmas Eve bash. This has been one of my favorite holiday traditions that I can remember, so it's amazing to see my kid (soon to be kids) enjoying the same tradition I've always known and loved. Here are some fun memories from this year:

we eat yummy food

we hold cute babies

we do a live nativity

some get so excited they have to dance

we relax

open presents

 

danny and doug come home from rooming together at BYU to return with this (i'm sure will impress the ladies):

we take some pics of course

sing santa baby

scream for joy

To Barbra Streisand, thanks for everything; Hello Dolly

Put on your Sunday clothes when you feel down and out

Strut down the street and have your picture took

Dressed like a dream your spirits seem to turn about

That Sunday shine is a certain sign

That you feel as fine as you look!

Get out your feathers

Your patent leathers

Your beads and buckles and bows

For there's no blue Monday in your Sunday clothes!

Better late than never

December 20, 2002 was when it all began.  

I couldn't have asked for a better 6 years.

I feel pretty, oh so pretty!

Sandi got some good ones at the tea party.  Naomi is admiring her good looks!

Fearless

This is my child. Fearless and wild!

Peaceful

A good companion:

Since Luke has been working really late nights the last couple of weeks or so, this tree, along with some yummy hot chocolate, has been keeping me company after Naomi goes to bed at night. It actually has been quite calming and relaxing after a long chaotic day of chasing Naomi around!

I am still full.

Thanksgiving Day

the bounce House

uncle danny & naomi communicating

jolie & naomi posing

naughty is the new nice

the calm before the storm

pie heaven;  cherry, peach & of course pumpkin made by katie

the official turkey taster aka birthday boy

the red rooster

grandpa;  the turkey man in a halloween apron

luke loved his peach pie that katie made him for his birthday. she had peaches frozen months ago for it! thanks, it made his birthday a special one