Christmas and New Years

We were lucky to visit with Santa at the Hebdon Christmas party.  Sterling asked Santa to bring him some cars and a tablet.

Makayla asked for a tablet and some troll toys.

Lincoln hoped for some machines and a tablet.

The Bjarnsons celebrated Christmas Eve Eve this year, which was on December 23rd.  It turned out well and there was a good turnout.

I spied the cutest Mary and Joseph.

And the nativity is/was my favorite part. The next evening we made a nice dinner, read about the nativity, and watched Mr. Krueger's Christmas.

Makayla prepared for Christmas by writing a note to Santa.

Then she penned one for Lincoln.

She carefully crafted a puzzle, glued it to cardboard, and cut it out and placed it in a box for Santa.

We are blessed to have such a thoughtful daughter.
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Santa came alright!

And even left gifts for the adults.

Makayla with her stuff.

Sterling with his stash.

Lincoln with his goods.

Marv and Vickie joined us.  They were great company, and we were (mostly) healthy this year.  When they came 2 years ago, Marv ended up with pneumonia in the hospital up here, and we all had the flu.

We enjoyed our morning, went to church, and came home and relaxed.

Dinner was delicious!
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 We played with remote control cars over the break.

 Brrrr, it was cold!

The cars zoomed fast!
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Makayla made up some cat games for our New Years Eve celebration.  She had teams dress, feed, brush and play with the cats as a contest.  She is creative!

Scott, Dan Wood, and Dallin played a lot of arcade games.

Dad enjoyed the virtual games.

Cute best cousins! Everyone watched "Storks" and I snuck in a nap from being worn out from my bronchitis.

Then we toasted the new year.

And someone snoozed in a corner.  Happy 2017!