We always enjoy our annual White Elephant party at the Turpin home. Crappy picture? Yes. Crappy people? No, they're the best! Toilet paper for a gift in case you get crap for Christmas? Of course.
Nativity at the Martineau Christmas Eve party, with Ian Joseph and Paige Mary.
Two sweet cousins, Angel Alyza and shining star Charlotte.
...Should I not ruin this moment by telling you that moments later Alyza threw up? Then on the ride home 2 kids threw up in the pickup, and then next day on Christmas I spent the day in bed and throwing up? I should not tell you that. So I will tell you that we opened up some very nice presents, surrounded by each other--who we like a lot (though certain siblings may forget it sometimes)! Favorite present awards: Matt: a vacuum sealer, me: a new planter box for out front, Garrett & Shay: a Lone Ranger lego set, Alyza: Barbie stuff and cupcake piggy bank, Abrie: cutie little outfits to keep her warm and toasty, Hogan: a squeaky ball.
Also of noteworthy mention, our Martineau Christmas Eve party rocked, due to Aunt Lori and Uncle Zac coming up with an awesome game of Family Feud, plus an array of more food than you can puke up the next day.
Matt and Garrett went snowshoeing Christmas Eve morning in the Ashton area
The kids went ice fishing with Matt after Christmas
Check out the awesome rocks at Lake Walcott!
Shay's practicing up for bball season with Coach Dad.
Christmas break has also included a lot of chillaxing and hot chocolate.
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| The kids loved the hoody towels Aunt Katie made them, she's the bomb-Aunt. |
Love these pretty girls.
Who wouldn't love this face?
