Friday, December 27, 2013

Christmas Morning!
Every other Christmas, I get to wake up with my children and open presents. 
I love the anticipation of it all.
Jacob's excitement was contagious this year 
(despite the fact that mom spilt the beans about you-know-who)!
Jacob - A huge fan of Disney Infinity (PS3 game).
 
Kaylie - Helped me shop this year.  
She did a great job looking "surprised" at some of her gifts.
 Kyle -Jordan was none-too-pleased that Meghan chose to "fuel" the fued, 
Kyle, however, was thrilled!
Jordan -  Blow darts...ha, ha, ha, haaaa!
 Meghan - Love to see her this happy at 7 in the morning!
 I LOVE THESE KIDS!
 ...LOVE THEIR SMILES!
...LOVE THEIR WILLINGNESS TO GIVE
AS WELL AS RECEIVE!

 Meghan quickly labeled this her "boyfriend" pillow,
even trying to get Kyle to spray some of his cologne on it.
 Kyle's new "pose." 
Not sure what it is or how it came to be?!?
What would Christmas be without Jordan's annual gift to himself...
SOCKS! He never ceases to be surprised!

I have been so blessed this year! It has not been easy, but I feel the love of the Lord as I care for these precious son's and daughter's of God, with which I have been entrusted to care for.
Christmas Eve with Janis
We missed Janis at the family Christmas party, but fortunately she felt well enough to spoil us rotten with lots of food and good company.



 Meghan and Jacob, my bookends...


What a motley crew!
Brown Family Christmas Party!

FOOD...


 FAMILY...

FUN...



Lights at Temple Square...


 We were thrilled to have the Neeley's back in Utah for the holidays...

 ...and thrilled to take family pictures...said no Paynter EVER!

Thrilled that Kaylie would pose with her mom...

 Thrilled to spend time with my sisters...


 ...and their families!


 I LOVE to see the temple!
An Early Christmas Present From My Family!


I have a family here on earth, they are SO good to me... I want to spend my life with them through all eternity!