Is it really another 11 months til Christmas? What a wonderful time and oh how quickly it passes. I love getting Christmas cards in the mail, and having conversations with friends and family that are long overdue. It's a good thing we have cameras and computers to help us document such special occasions! Here are a few highlights of our week-long celebration!
Happy New Year!!! How 'bout we celebrate by having another Christmas party?
Morgan and her cousin Nate opening gifts from Grandma
Cousins Madyson, Cason, and Reygan join the fun
Layton and Grandma showin the love
We tried something new in our family this year. Instead of having a couples exchange, we all put together gift baskets centered around a theme of our choice and brought the baskets with us to our party. Then we drew names at the party to see who recieved which basket. It was so much fun to see what each couple came up with for their gift basket. Here are some of the baskets recieved...
Mom and Dad recieved a car washing kit. Complete with bucket and everything needed to shine up your ride!
Mike and Camille recieved a basket entitled "My favorite things" including a hot cocoa maker and vinyl decor plate, Idaho spud bars, and lots of yummies.
Ryan and Cody recieved a "Family Fun Night" basket, also including things needed for breakfast the next morning!
Quinn and I also recieved a "fun night" basket with games, movies, and lots of yummy treats!
Sari and Derek recieved a "snowman in a box" gift basket with everything needed to make a snowman except the snow!
This was really such a fun way to get the creative juices flowing and challenging to stay within a certain budget, and I'm already thinking of what next year's theme just might be. Hmmmmm.....
7 comments:
What a fun Christmas, Angie. I can't believe how much snow you have up there. I honestly don't miss it, although a white Christmas is pretty nice. I am curious about your elf on the shelf. Is he a spy for Santy Claus?
We had such a great time with you. It took me a few days to recover from our 4:30 am wii party!! But what a fun New Years Eve!
sounds like you had a great holiday! I love the basket idea! It was great to see pics of your mom and dad and siblings. Everyone looks so good!
Talk to you soon,
amanda
What a fun time we had! And the gift baskets were all so fun. Doing them again next year is going to be so fun!!!
Looks like a fun Christmas! Cute glasses Ang!
Brenda
I love the basket idea. That is a great gift to keep in a certain budget and everybody would love getting. How fun!
I'm glad you guys had a great holiday season! Everyone looks wonderful. Hope you have a great2009 :-)
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