Thursday, January 10, 2013

Christmas 2012

Our holiday festivities began on Sunday December 23.  They started by us going to visit with Aunts, Uncles, cousins, GG, and Grandpa before they all went down to Temple Square to see the lights.  On Christmas Eve we went over to GG and Grandpa's early to help prepare for Christmas Eve dinner, Family Home Evening, and games.  We enjoyed spending time with all of the family who could be there.  The kids loved the chocolate fountain and the popcorn can game GG and Grandpa have for them every year.  

What is the popcorn can game?  Throughout the year GG and Grandpa collect items that are $1 or less that can be used for different ages of kids.  Then on Christmas Eve they wrap all of these items around a popcorn can with a ball on it with tape.  When the game begins all of the kids sit on the floor in a circle.  They each take a turn rolling two dice.  Whoever gets doubles gets a chance to start taking off the prizes taped on.  When the next person rolls a double the first person's turn is over.  This continues on until all of the items are off the popcorn can.

Christmas Day...We had to wake up Porter to go and see what Santa brought him. Here is a picture of him Christmas morning.






After opening all of the gifts, we went back over to GG and Grandpa's to have breakfast and then spend time with family members as they were able to come over.  During all of the Christmas festivities it was fun to spend time with our family that lives far away from us as well as those who live close.

This is how Porter enjoyed a good part of all the festivities...