Christmas Week Fun

This week we have been able to do some fun things together. Monday night we went to the Rockets game as a family. Ragnar's old co worker got us tickets to a lounge where we had unlimited food access and it was heaven for the kids ;)

We had comfortable seats and it was fun to watch together. It's been a while since we have been back.

Sadly the team is in a growth stage right now, so they aren't very good, but we still had fun!

Channing wanted to take lots of selfies ;) I'm scared for when she gets her own phone!

We still love the Rockets. That was a fun phase of life for our family. We made a lot of memories in the Toyota Center.

Next we went to my parents to hang out with Natalie. We made gingerbread houses, candy cane cookies, and sugar cookies. We all felt sick when we left!

We made a mess, but we had fun getting creative!

Natalie just loves Christmas season, we love seeing her joy. 

The candy cane cookies were an art we didn't perfect, but they got better each pan ;) They tasted great even if they didn't look amazing. 

I just LOVE sugar cookies. They are delicious!

We also had a party with our friends where we had a Christmas light scavenger hunt. We had a good time and I am glad we made it happen. Cavin had asked several times and I was tired, but I'm glad we decided to do it.

We drew names and each went in different cars. The Brown, Larsen, Hatch, and Armendariz families each joined us. 

Christmas Eve we spent at my parents home and had a nice day of food and football. Christmas morning fell on a Sunday this year. It was neat to be able to celebrate the Savior with a church meeting. It doesn't happen often. We have church at 11, so we were able to do Christmas present opening and breakfast before. 

I love the calm before the storm of presents. 

Ella found the pickle this year, so she got to unwrap the first present. 

Deacon got a remote control car, Cowboys football and gear, several books he wanted, new soccer cleats, an electronic toothbrush which he had been wanting ;) and other random items. 

Channing got baking lessons, baking items, a new amazon fire case, jewelry and hair items, books, a robe, and other fun things. 

Cavin got the game RISK, a water bottle, kicking tee, ball bag, AirPods, a Germany jersey, a book series, and an electric cello.

Ella got tickets to the musical WICKED, converse shoes, jewelry, a Germany jersey, makeup, art supplies and random fun girl things. 

We gave Ragnar cards that had jokes on it and a joke t-shirt...I am sure it will be the gift that keeps giving! 

We tried to do all matching pjs this year, but 4 of us are in adult sizes, so it was a little harder, so we settled for coordinated ones. 

Ella trying out her new high top converse. 

We got all dressed and ready for church. 

Everyone in our family had a part in the Christmas program. Cavin played the cello and sang in the youth choir, Ella sang a small ensemble and lead the choir, Channing, Deacon, Ragnar, and I all sang in numbers. It was a beautiful meeting. 

After church my parents and Natalie came for a big Turkey dinner. 

We enjoyed the day and have much to be grateful for. I love the Christmas season and the birth of our greatest gift, the Savior. I am grateful for the memories made.