Christmas 2008

I can't believe it is all over. I love this time of year, and I can't believe that Christmas has come and gone. Our Christmas was very busy but so fun! We started on Christmas eve at a party in Levan with the mangelson side of our family. Then we headed out to Mona to spend some time with Brett's parents, sister, brother, and their families. The kids decorated cookies for Santa. Except Madison said her cookie was for the Mrs. Bonus!!! Then we went home the kids fell asleep on the way so we didn't have to talk any one in to going to sleep. Brett and I thought that we were going to be able to go to sleep early, but it took Santa until 2:00 a.m. to finish putting together the country Kitchen. Christmas morning both of our kids were sound asleep and I couldn't wait any longer so I waited until my parents, brother, and grandpa got to our house at 6:30 and woke them up. We opened our presents and relaxed for a min before we headed off to Brett's parents for skinny man pancakes at 10:00. Then we were off to my parents for lunch and our family party at 1:00. Next we were off to Spanish fork by 5:00 for Brett's Grandma Nelson's party. It seemed like we were eating all day. Christmas day was full of parties and we all had great day. Friday we went up north to exchange a gift I had given Brett. Friday night Brett family got together for the Woodland party. We had a great time visiting, eating, and of course opening presents. Our Christmas finale was on Saturday. We got together with my Grandpa Jones for his party. We talked played games and of course ate more food. We had a awesome Christmas! We were able to see most of our family members and friends. The ones we didn't see we were able to talk to on the phone. We are so grateful for all that we have. We both have great families. We are so grateful for all of them. Thank you all so so much for all of the presents that you gave to us. We hope you all had a great Christmas an soon a happy a New Year.