Merry and Bright

Mia

 Caleb, Marci, and their boys joined us on Christmas Eve.  It was a lot of fun.  We started the evening with some sledding.  First, at a hill in Eagle Mountain.   Since it had gotten warm and rained a bit, the hill was straight ice.  After some major collisions and crashes, I was grateful they decided to relocate the park near our house.  Much more tame.  I think they had fun too, and no one had to be life-flighted to Primary Children's. Ha ha.  The somewhat sad picture are taken from the car where Tyce and I were hiding from the cold.

 Libbie

 Claire

 Mallory and Gavin getting a push from Caleb.

 Caleb and Henry

 Love the lake and the mountains in the distance.  Oh, and all the people on the hill too.

 Mals and Henry taking a ride on the Nathan sled.

 Back at the house, the kids decorated cookies for Santa, we ate soup, then opened new pjs.  Next, we attempted to share a spiritual message about the Savior and sang some songs.  Sometimes the Spirit is kinda hard to feel with little people running amuck.  I think we get an "A" for effort though. 

 All my little ones ready for a long winter's nap. Or is it that I'm ready for them to have a long winter's nap?

 Some of the cutest mugs in town.

 Tyce is a super fan of wrapping paper!

 And FINALLY the big day came.  Mia with her new camera from Santa.

 Mallory with her new robo pup Zoomie.  The best dog there is.

 Libbie got brave and requested a unicycle from Santa.  I can't wait until she can ride this thing.  It's harder than it looks so it might be a while :)

 Jaren got a little Octonauts set.  He LOVED it.  The first day he played with it for hours.

 Tyce got a puppy too.

 Claire got a trundle bed for her American Girl.

 Jaren with his Thomas Pillow Pet from Grandma.

 Mals with her horse.

 Mia with a craft.  She loves her some crafts!

 Claire with her new Barbie Slug Bug.

 Libbie being quite excited by her new book from Grandma.

 Libbie and Mia immediately went to work on their new Lego sets.

 Jaren and Dad playing a mean game of Mario matching.

 I just had to show these two shots of Jaren modeling his new Lightening McQueen shirt. Strike a pose little man!

 All my angels/devils on Christmas morning.  And because I'm a ding-dong and forgot to get my camera out Christmas evening, I'll just have to tell you about it.  We had all the Oyler family gather at our house for a yummy linner.  It was so great to have everyone here for food and fun.  After dinner, we played some fun Catch Phrase, opened a few gifts, visited, and played ping pong on our new table.  A highlight was also watching Jake and Uncle Nathan attempt the unicycle.  Not kidding, it really is harder than it looks.  Merry Christmas Everyone.