Thursday, December 30, 2010

Christmas 2010

We hosted Christmas at our house this year with the Barker family. It was so nice to have them here and to be able to spend time with them. We had fun doing the regular sort of things...lots of eating, game playing and just having fun hanging out together. It was also fun for Griffin to have his only cousins here too. It took a little bit to learn to share his new toys, but he really does love his cousins and they had a lot of fun playing together.

Ben reading scriptures Christmas Eve

Opening Christmas pajamas

Showing them off with his cousin Owen

Its nearly impossible to get a decent picture of
these 3 busy boys...
Owen (18mths), Isaac (4), Griffin (2)
ps. I really like this picture of Tim ;)

Opening presents from the siblings Christmas Eve

It was so cute after Griffin opened this present from Brian and Rachel he looked at it for a minute
and said, "It's me!"....and it was the cutest picture of him on the beach from their wedding. We love it!

Later after the kids went to bed we brought out the presents. We got G this train table and knew it would blow his mind in the morning. It totally did and he has been OBSESSED with it ever since. He actually didn't open any other presents until hours later that morning. I would like to thank you Mr. train table...my new babysitter, love of my life, BEST money I've ever spent!:)



Grandma & Grandpa Barker

Ben and his precious watch winder. Any of you who know Ben also know this brings him much happiness

Hours later opening his fire truck and other presents





Reading new books with Grandma and Dad

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Very Festive


Dan & Chelsey hosted our annual friend Christmas party this year. It was hilarious I must say. Some good white elephants, great food and even better company. Oh and of course some mighty fine sweaters and festive wear as usual.


Here is Chelsey opening her white elephant...which happened to be original "Ben Barker" trading cards. Its a VERY long story that has come about over many years (and I wish I could tell it because it's hilarious....) the moment was priceless and
we were all laughing with tears.

Ben felt super classy all evening. Nothing like a turtleneck to make you feel good.



The boys-
ps. I'm not sure what my husband is doing in this picture.
I'm also not sure why I keep posting pictures like this and embarrassing myself.
I guess if you know him you'll understand :)

The girls