Bowling with the Peterson's

Looks like everyone is happy!

This year all the kids got what they asked for from Santa. Emma asked for an acoustic guitar, Ethan asked for Lego Harry Potter for the Wii, and Ella asked for a PINK Leapster. They must have been extra good this year.

Christmas Eve

Our family tradition on Christmas Eve is to open a gift which is always a new pair of pajamas. We also make Snickerdoodles and pour a big glass of Egg Nog for Santa. Once everyone is in their new pajamas dad reads The Night Before Christmas.

Gingerbread houses

Grandma Richards came over with Aunt Melissa, cousins Olivia and Orion to decorate Gingerbread Houses while Nathan and I went to his work Christmas Party. I think they turned out quite well. Somehow Ethan's house got a little smashed, so darn, we didn't let it go to waste! They tasted wonderful, Grandma makes yummy homemade gingerbread!

Cute Little Picture of Ella

I took this picture of Ella before church the other day.
I just can't believe how big she is getting.

Visit with Santa

Our ward Christmas party was this last weekend and the kids were super excited to talk to Santa! Ethan asked for Lego Harry Potter the video game for the Wii, Ella asked for a Pink Leapster and Emma asked for an acoustic guitar. I guess we will see what Santa brings this year.

After dinner Ella got to run around with Ellie and Molly and a couple of her other friends. We had so much fun at the party!

First snowman of the year

While a certain little boy was inside playing video games, my girls and Nathan were busy outside making the first snowman of the year.

2010 Holiday Family Pictures

There were too many to choose from so I posted my favorites. I will have a hard time deciding what pictures I will use on our Christmas cards. Thanks to Virgina for her awesome work!