Christmas Day . . .

I told Steven that he has to believe in the magic of Christmas.

Santa came and the kids were so excited.

All the stockings were hung by the chimney with care.

McKay got this cool monster radio controlled truck from Grandpa Butala

Faith loved her new dalmation puppy.

Decorating Gingerbread Houses . . .

Taylor made this gingerbread house.

How cute with Faith looking in.

This is Jessika's gingerbread house.

Winter Wonderland . . .

Every year for Christmas, Steven decorates our living room in a magical winter wonderland. He puts it up the day after Thanksgiving and leaves it up until after New Year. He used the LED icicle lights this year, so gorgeous.

Our new spiral trees.

Everything looks so pretty sweetheart, good job.

Our kids are so excited for Christmas.

Yearly Christmas Party with Friends . . .

Every year Terri, Norma, Alisa and I get together at Christmas time to go out to dinner, exchange gifts and enjoy each others company. This year we went to the Macaroni Grill in the Riverwoods Shopping area and enjoyed the festive Christmas lights. We had a wonderful evening.

We had a fun evening and enjoyed reminiscing about our fond memories together.

Our Ward Christmas Party . . .

We had a wonderful ward Christmas party. Steven and Faith were sick so they both stayed home and I took Taylor, Jessika and McKay with me. We also sat with Mom and Dad and Jeff, Natalie, Brynlie and Hallie.

Jeff, Natalie, Brynlie and Hallie are such a sweet little family.

Sweet little Hallie.

Natalie and Brynlie.

My cute Mom and Hallie.

Hallie and her wonderful great grandparents.

McKay was in a couple of musical numbers.

They had a wonderful slide show with a lot of beautiful music.

Jessika was excited to sit on Santa's lap.

Here is McKay and Jessika on Santa's lap.

Santa Came to Our House . . .

McKay is showing off his new Cars pajamas.

McKay was so excited that Santa came. He was one happy little boy.

McKay loves leaving cookies and milk out for Santa.

Merry Christmas from My House to Yours . . .

McKay's Christmas picture - December 2009

Holiday Party with Family and Friends . . .

We love having McKay's birth mom, Mandi, and her grandma over to visit. It is always nice to get together with them.

McKay and his two mom's. No child can have too much love.

Mandi, McKay and Karen.

Christmas Party with Friends . . .

Every year Terri, Norma, Alisa and I get together for a fun Christmas party. We have been doing this for around 18-19 years. This year we went to the Texas Road House in American Fork for dinner and everyone had a nice time together. The weather was supposed to be really stormy on Saturday, but I was so lucky, it only rained for a few minutes and the whole evening was clear.

We then went back to Alisa's house to open presents.

We always take a lot of pictures before we open gifts.

Alisa's tree was beautiful, had to take a picture of it.

Alisa made a yummy lemon cake and we enjoyed it for dessert. I am so glad we have this holiday tradition with dear friends.

Ward Christmas Party . . .

We had a wonderful ward Christmas party this year. Steven and I took our entire family.

It's a lot of fun to have Jeff and Natalie and Brynlie in our ward. Brynlie always looks so cute.

McKay is such a sweet boy.

Brynlie and McKay really wanted to sit on Santa's lap.

Have you been a good boy McKay?

Merry Christmas . . .

We had a wonderful Christmas at our house. McKay was one excited boy. He loved his new train pajamas and his Wall E video.

He also got a new Wall E computer toy. Did I tell you how much McKay loves Wall E?

Our house was full of love and enthusiasm on Christmas.

I love my dear husband and sweet son so much.

We spent Christmas Eve with my parents. I have the best parents ever.