Here Comes Santa Claus

 I don't care how old you get, there is something FUN and THRILLING about coming down to the Christmas tree on Christmas morning to find that Santa has dumped his sleigh....it brings out the child in all of us...makes us all giddy with excitement and makes the world seem perfect...even if it is just for one day!

 The kids lined up on the stairs as they anxiously awaited the "OKAY" to come 

down and see what Santa brought them this year.

 Cameron was thrilled with his load of goods~

 and so was Halle~

 and so were Kim and Mike!

 Halle was a bit tired but managed to put on a smile anyway. 

 For years we have had the family tradition of making a GIGANTIC breakfast and having Deron's 

family over for the big feast...this year was no different. It always fun to spend the 

morning making Christmas Breakfast together and enjoying each others company. We really

missed having Erik there this year....he's always been there. He had a flat tire

when he woke up AND of course, being the morning that it was, there was no where to go to get it fixed, let alone another one. SO...he didn't get to come over! 

We always miss Dayna and Jack, they have their own Christmas at their house but they are

always in our thoughts and phone calls are made to wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS.

 Todd and Dana and Kenron came over for Christmas
 breakfast and to open their presents from us.

Our sweet little Kayson is still in the hospital trying to get well enough to come home. We missed him but know that he is where he needs to be right now to get the best care that he can.

Christmas was so much fun, filled with lots of food, great company and lots of thoughts returning to the REASON FOR THE SEASON! What a wonderful year, what a wonderful family I have, and what a wonderful life I've been given.

 Good-bye 2012