I know it has been awhile since we've posted, but I just wanted to say that we are all doing well. We had a very wonderful Christmas yesterday. Up until now, our kids have not awakened early on Christmast morning. Well, this year they finally did. I think there is an internal clock that kicks in at 6-8 years that tells them when to wake up. We heard them tromp down the stairs at 5:30 am. Jeff finally went and herded them back to bed for another hour or so.
We had church at 10 am. So, we let the kids open their stockings, but they already new that we would have to wait until after church for the rest. We also had our traditional "Santa Pancakes", made with strawberries and whipped cream. Yumm!
Church was wonderful. Our missionaries sang "O Holy Night", and my friend and I played a medley of songs from the hymnal. It was enjoyable.
We had fun opening gifts afterward. Jeff especially enjoyed his mailbox my parents gave him. Jeff's parents gave me a shirt that brags about "finding my husband at BYU-Idaho". The kids recieved many fun gifts from their Michaelis' cousins, Roper cousins, Christensen cousins, and Rogers cousins. Thanks to everyone for the time and effort to mail things out to us. We love you all!
At dinner we had our "grandparents", the Stith's, over for dinner. It was so enjoyable to have their company. We also played a few games of Blokus with them.
We were able to skype with Rope cousins and see Scott's surgery scars. We are so thankful he is doing well. And got to skype with G&G Roper and see everyone at their home. We chatted on the phone with G&G Michaelis (the kids were disappointed not to skype with them).
I better end this long post. We recieved many nice and wonderful gifts, but we are always most thankful for Family! We love you all.
