Birthday--cont.

CAMI

Ice skating is her favorite thing!

She is excited to try this outside--luckily it only goes about 10mph!

Favorite dinner--lasagne and salad

Cami's Birthday!

The whole group!
Big sisters are GREAT!

Faye and Cami

Chloe was determined to learn to skate and by the end she could!

Cami getting ready for olympics!

I can't believe Cami is seven! She is growing up sooooo fast! She is a bundle of energy and is constantly moving. She is always so happy and full of life that she keeps us all happy. She is a great sister to everyone (especially Chloe who waits for her to get home to play!) For Cami's birthday--she wanted to go ice-skating with her family. We invited the Goodmans to come a long and it was perfect. We went Monday afternoon and felt like it was a private party--it was just us and maybe 10 other people. We had a great time. Then last night we had her favorite dinner before YM/YW and opened present when everyone got home. It was a late night but hopefully she had a great birthday! We love you Cami!

New Year's--

Yummy sparkling cider!
Chelsey's cool mask she made--she is so talented, she just saw a bunch of masks online and decided she could make her own for a lot less--it turned out perfect!

Chelsey and her friend Jamie before the dance

We have been keeping busy--so I know this is a little late! This New Year's Eve our numbers dwindled. Chelsey had a masquerade dance that she had a lot of fun at. Chantz and Cassie went to the dance at the church and then a couple parties with friends. So--that just left Clay, and the three girls to ring in the new year. We played rock band (which is pretty addicting) and made a lot of noise at midnight! It was a great time!! (We did all sleep in until 10 the next day!)

Christmas--cont.

Getting ready to eat--
Notice how well Chelsey and Clay match!!

Opening presents at the Oliver's

The boys--Clay, Chantz, Chandler and Colten

All the Oliver cousins!

Christmas--

Cami's American Girl doll that looks like her!
Pajama fun at Grampy and Grammy's

They finally got their robes!

The perfect size for Chloe!

The line-up!

We started off pretty early Christmas morning with the line-up--youngest to oldest--some are more awake than others. It was a great morning. Then we went over to Grampy & Grammy's for pancakes and chorizo w/eggs. Grampy always does such a great job cooking and making sure we are stuffed. We then went home for a much needed nap (Russ and I of course) while the kids checked out their stuff. Then back over to my parents for Christmas dinner--and once again --stuffed!! We then headed over to the Oliver's for lots of fun and dessert. I can't believe it's over already. I'm always so sad when the day is done but I must admit--I was glad to see my bed!

Next---

We go home for the annual matching pajamas and hanging of the stockings. Okay--this year they aren't quite so matching. I couldn't help it--I found these cute pajamas for Carlee, Cami and Chloe and they actually came with a robe. You see--my younger girls have been begging for robes but I usually don't buy them because they only wear them for a couple of weeks and I never know where to store them. But this year--it was a bargain--- so of course, I couldn't resist--then I had to try to match the older kids to the ones I bought. I ended up only having to make the boys bottoms and luckily for me--they love Walmart t's for tops so it was pretty easy this year! I promise--back to matching pajamas next year!!

Christmas Eve--

The Angels--Aly, Cami and Chloe
The Shepherds--Carlee, Chantz, Faye

Wisemen--Dailynd, Chelsey, Cassie & Jacque

Mary--Ashley, Joseph--Clay and Lizzie (baby Jesus) oh yeah--Lincoln was the donkey

I can't believe the holiday season is coming to a close. The kids go back to school tomorrow and I am soooo sad! I love Christmas and everything that goes with it!! We had a wonderful Christmas holiday and I'm just going to try to get up to date slowly

Christmas Eve--We go over to Grampy & Grammy's house and dress up for the nativity. Dena had made new costumes for her Christmas present and everyone was excited. It was a wonderful night to reflect on the birth of our Savior.