A Lil Christmas 2012

Christmas Eve...Pj's and boys exchanged hats

A note to Santa....left by Blake...haha he gets us! He just doesn't know reindeer names.

It's a White Christmas:)

So, this is what takes place when couped up for 5 days together...boxing

....remote control airplanes in the house

......legos

 Brackett Christmas party....Aaron dressed for the occasion. Nobody else got the ugly sweater memo

Just a sample of the gifts at our white elephant.....this guy won't go away, he's been in the family for 2 yrs now.

Christmas Morning

The Brackett's get together Christmas morning for breakfast....Aaron makes the best hashbrowns, Kristen makes "special pancakes" and caramel french toast, I make an egg casserole every Christmas Eve for the morning, and Connie brought sausage/bacon sustenance:) YUMMY! After that, we are ready to take a nap! We missed ya Kev! The cousins played with toys outside while we talked and laughed. Connie made everyone a picture frame with our mom's and dad's old/newer pictures and other ones from when we were younger. This started many fun conversations and brought up a lot of good memories. Thanks Connie!

Christmas

The Boys in their PJ's on Christmas Eve...keeping traditions alive baby!

After going through two game systems within two years (PS2, PS3) They got their Xbox. I can't believe we play into this madness! I was actually thinking we function just fine without one. I do have to admit though, some pretty fun times come out of it.

Of course, an available Reggie Bush jersey could not be found. Apparently Saints are a popular team. But Chase always gets his favorite jersey....this year, a Utah Utes.

Cooper got his batcave! I just love how simple it is at this age...and the enjoyment is easy to come by. He gets the most excited and gives the most appreciation. I think he came up to me, gave me a hug and said "I love you mom" like 20 times that day. Totally worth it!

Brackett White Elephant

This year we got all the adults together....younger kids separate! It's amazing how much we can enjoy each other without the little ones. Plus, I don't think they could handle a game of spoons. Some of us didn't really come out unharmed. Note to self...if ever in a battle with Kristen, let her have it, save yourself, it's not worth it. Her and Kyle had a good one, there were teeth marks, bruised fingers and broken skin. Good times, good times. We had good food, presents and laughs. Always a for sure with my brothers and sisters.

It's getting there

Eric and Blake Love, LOVE pictures

Ang,Chynna, Blake and Eric


Blake likes to rub "big boys" belly

My best brothers Aaron, Justin and Kevin

Aaron and Heather just can't take a photo without Kristen in the background!

Kevin and Connie

Kids White Elephant Party

What do you do with a sack filled with scissors, a stapler, batting, tablecloth, paper, duct tape, nylons, paper plates and balloons? Make a Santa suit and Reindeer of course!! Each family got a sack with these items and had to make a santa suit and a reindeer out of the items. It was awesome!


Santa's (Blake, Caden and Bradley) Reindeer (Chase, Billy and Porter) Too much fun!


Cooper on Santa's lap


The Cousins exchanged white elephant gifts...We miss DAVE and EVAN!! Thinking of you guys and love you!!