Pre-Christmas

Preparations:

Events: 


About a week before Christmas we had a Summerhays adults (and Julia) only dinner out and then went back to Jenn's house where the kids entertained us with skits, played a game and we watched the videos my brother has put together of the kids to send to my parents while they have been on there mission.  Each family received the cutest amish toy and a beautiful book about the Savior from my parents.  This was our chance to get all of the Utah dwelling family together.

we are missing Brady, Abby, Julia and Mary in picture

On Christmas Eve we had the same cast minus Jenn and Jono's family over for dinner and a our traditional program.  We made sure to include the traditions of cheese fondue, lighting a candle and making a wish, and having the kids reenact the nativity. 

Jonny is holding up the camera so Grammy and Grampy could watch via Skype

We also continued from last year having the elf, Luigi, leave gifts for all the kids on the porch.  This year they all got pillow pets (last year it was Zhu Zhus).  They all loved them and couldn't wait to try them out.

After everyone left the girls got matching pajamas and were off to bed for Santa to come.