Miracle of miracles-- the children slept in! We didn't head down to open presents until 8 AM.
The older kids are such good sports! I will miss this picture next year.
Greta loved her horse.
The girls were excited to get hammocks.
Her first baby doll and stroller. The youngest in the family has to have a baby toy since she won't have a baby sibling.
George got tools and a tool box and scrap wood for building.
Tinker Toys for Peter. We have the classic wood ones and he loves them! Now he has the new plastic ones as well.
A watch for the mission and luggage. And of course a set of Legos.
More season tickets to University of Utah gymnastics!
Matching fox slippers.
Clear gave this game set to Abe and it's gotten lots of use.
Greta and her babies found a happy perch on Clark's lap.
Bethany gave George pegs for his bike and he took Pete for a ride.
A new swimsuit for Elinor.
Clark gave Cannon a big Heroscape set so that Cannon can take his place at the monthly tournaments. The most important part of Clark packing up for the mission was bequeathing Heroscape pieces for Cannon to use in his absence.
A new bow tie for Abe from Bethany-- although he does usually like to tie his own rather than pre-tied. But since it was a gift...
Perhaps you're not familiar with this series of books. My children find them hysterical. I do too.
The only thing I really wanted was a fleece ski mask. I have wanted one for 7 years of morning walking in the winter. I asked every single member of the family for one when they asked what I wanted for Christmas. Thankfully they communicated and I only got one.
The only thing Peter said he wanted for Christmas was a brand new ball.
Thanks to Bethany he got it.
The mission smart phone! Clark is probably the only missionary who will upgrade his technology as a missionary! He's been loyal to his little flip phone for many years.
A writing tablet Faith really wanted.
THE moment of the morning was when I opened Clark's gift to me. A framed picture of the
the day we went hiking back in September.
Perhaps from my face you can see how much this meant to me. It will be prominently displayed for the next two years.
I completely adore this hat on Elinor-- the girl who loved Curious George!
We got our hands on a Wii U for Christmas and the kids have loved having Just Dance games to play again.
Greta got the quilt I mostly finished making last Christmas and finally finished this Christmas! Go me!
Abe got this new hoodie for Christmas.
He looked dashing cooking his British fried breakfast.
Yummy! And very filling!
We sure will miss this guy!
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