Oh Christmas Eve

We got up at our normal 6:30 am. The night before I just barely added the finishing touches on Heidi Anne's new blue dress. Our original plan was for her to wear a more festive looking dress. But she feel in love with the blue dress Momma made. She loved the colors and how it puffs out when she twirls.

The Blue Dress-It Spins!

We left around 8:30 and went to go visit my friend Valerie on the way to SLC. Heidi Anne was in high heaven as Valerie has twin baby girls, Heidi Loved playing with them, keeping them happy. It's also fun with her twins, as I got to hold and play with a little baby too, thus Heid Anne and I didn't have to fight over the babies. Hehe.  After a little visit we were off again.

Heidi Anne with Lydia.

I got to cuddle Charlotte!!

Off we went to go see Char's folks before seeing my family. On the way Heidi Anne yelled out SANTA!! What do you know she was right. Santa and Mrs. Clause were going down I-15 on a Harley--take that Rudolf!  (Note the lack of helmets....)

We Saw Santa and Mrs. Clause too!

We dropped of our gifts to his family and spent some time with them. While we were there we did Char's family tradition of having Mini Pizzas. Heidi Anne was more then happy to sample the toppings to make sure they were in the best condition.

Daddy Making Little Pizzas

Helping Daddy with the Toppings - Ahh Olives!!

Having Lunch with Nana

Since we were there, everyone got to open their gifts from his folks. Heidi Anne received some books and a stamp set. My little girl always wants a story to be read and she is a fan of crafting as well. She was thrilled with the stamp set and couldn't wait to open it. She was doing stamps in no time.  As for the grown ups, we got a vacation! She didn't seem to trilled at the time, (maybe it was the fact that it appeared as a piece of paper she couldn't stamp). However, she is going to absolutely enjoy that adventure, once we get time to take a vacation. 

Then we were off to Grandma Lori's and Grandpa Mays' house. We had a wonderful turkey and pot luck. Afterwords, we got to open more presents! One of my favorites was this lovely hair bow holder. I saw it on Pinterest and it was on my wish of things to make. Grandpa May made matching ones for both the girls. Grandma Lori picked the hair accessories. It is already hanging up in our bathroom and many of the bows have been tried out and examined in the mirror by Heidi Anne. She looks "Beautiful". 

I've Been Framed!!

Rye on a Rocket

Grandma Lori knows her little grandkids. She got the girls coordinating tutus and princess crowns and wands. They love them! They just had a ball showing off their pretty outfits. 

Hugs from K-Bug

 



















        As for the grown ups, we got a 72 hour emergency food kit and first aid gear. The guys got a cool Swiss army keychain. We have the kits in our car-because chances are that's where we'd need it the most. You hear of those stories-so and so was stranded for 3 days and lived off of expired cliff bars and snow. I would much rather have some actual food, an aid kit, and just skip over the fearing for my life part. 

But that's just me.... ;D

I am the Queen!!

To top it off, my sister got Heidi Anne a Rapunzel dress. She even did a pageant style walk to show it off for us.  PS-She wore Rapunzel ALL Christmas Day.