Christmas Parties 2008!

This is such a fun time of year with FAMILY! We are lucky enough to live close to both of our parents and can pretty much make it to all the festivities. We had a party with my mom's extended family, Christmas Eve with my Family and Christmas Day with Mike's Family. Here are ton of pictures, but I wouldn't want to miss any of the happenings. I love this time of year and having the holiday spirit. I wish I could bottle it up.

On Christmas Eve, my parents go all out with an awesome FANCY dinner. We use the passed down from generation to generation fostoria (China)dishes and set up a huge table. My mom always goes way out with the dinner and setting her table. I didn't even get a picture of her because she was working so hard in the kitchen. Here is everyone I could get into this shot. Thank you mom and dad for wonderful Christmas memories.

The Boys discussing either the farm or the weather. We missed Spencer this year, but I think his Christmas away from home was pretty good, he is ENGAGED to an awesome gal! We are so excited for the both of them.

at the Meyer Party.

We do an present exchange with family that is really fun. Rylie got new boots from Grandpa and Grandma. She has to wear her new boots everyday, aren't they cute!

and the box is way fun too!

Lincoln and Rylie!

My nieces and nephews also act out the nativity every Christmas Eve. It is one of our favorite Christmas Traditions. Rylie didn't want to dress up and play a part, so we watched from a far.

After we spent Christmas Morning at home (a whole another post) we headed to the Beckstead's for some holiday cheer. It had snowed so much, but we braved the weather and took the truck for four wheel drive, which we needed getting through the drifts. We got to talk to Mike's Brother Sid on his mission in Brazil, he is doing awesome and it was good to hear his voice. Mike's mother then made an awesome dinner and partying continued. What a fun day and fun Christmas memories to cherish.

I think Mike liked the Baby from Grandpa and Grandma Beak just as much as Rylie.

These two have so much fun together and babies where a big hit.

Rylie's uncles and Dad showing her how to play with her new toys.

Mike and his Dad sharing a little holiday cheer, don't ask.

More Christmas to come!