Christmas 2010

Christmas always comes in shift for us depending on work schedules. Michael had to work Christmas day so for our little family Christmas morning was done on the 24th of December. Santa brought Henry a work bench and Esther a play kitchen. We had the privilege of having Michael's family come for Christmas this year. Michael's brother Thomas and his wife Laura got up early so that they could share Christmas morning with us.

As part of the work bench came a couple of tools. Henry felt he had to use his saw to open his presents.

Debbi, Monica and Melissa (neighbors and friends from Utah) sent Esther and Henry dust monsters. It is a dusting mitt that has a face sewn onto it. I can't wait for them to help mommy with the dusting.

Ikea was sold out of the bottom half of the kitchen set so Esther just received the top on Christmas morning.

She also got a tea set

Playing with power tools

Christmas Eve night we got together with the rest of Michael's family for dinner and a gift exchange.

We gave Michael's dad a BYU Snuggie which came in very handy when they got stuck in a snow storm heading back to Utah.

Another Christmas had come and gone. This was a hard Christmas for me. It was hard to get in the mood when I was still trying to unpack and get settled. It did feel a little funny without any snow too. I also realized this is the first Christmas that I was not at my parent's house for Christmas Eve. I guess it is time to start some new traditions. We love you all and miss everyone not here with us.