We partied at Andy's house which was set up and decorated festively. He had snow globes at the kids place settings and of course his BYU Christmas tree (among other things)! We had the traditional fondu with bread for dinner along with a salad and and super yummy drink that Andy's friend made for us. Oh it was all so good!
After dinner and some talking and some Wipeout on Kinect, we gathered in the front room for the kids gift exchange.
Dallin started it out since he's the oldest. He gave a gift to Asher--a sword! Kevin bought Asher and Rylan both a sword and shield for Christmas and Dallin gave Asher the sword we were going to give Rylan! So we'll switch it up and just give Asher the matching shield and gave Ry the other sword and shield. (Did that make sense?) Asher was excited about the sword. I know there will be lots of fighting off bad guys!!
Lauren (or maybe it was Luke or Levi? I know it was one of the Vostis but now I can't remember exactly who. Hmmmm.) gave Ry a laser gun which was a huge hit! It lights up and makes sounds and is just the kind of gun Ry likes to play with.
The grandparents gave the grandkids their own cereal! So fun! They all wanted to open them right away :) Tyce got some rice cereal--cute :)
(Ry gave Oliver a drawing book that I was so excited about I had to buy one for my boys :) And Asher gave Emma a scarf, headband, and lotion. I thought the scarf was so cute I wanted one for myself but I refrained! Christmas shopping is so fun!)
The kids played with their new toys for a bit before we sent them away so the adults could exchange gifts. Mark gave me a purse which I LOVE. Love the color, love the size, love the style. Perfect! He gave Kevin a new jacket--nice!
My favorite brother in law of the night :)
We gave Dennis a SL Real scarf, Mary Kaye a book (Devil's Food Cake) and a pair of tickets to the Desert Star Theater for the two of them.
The folks also gave all of us personalized vinyl people which we will save to put on our van (if we ever get one!!) and a popcorn foot warmer thingy! The whole gift exchange was a fun success. I love Christmas!
We all stayed and talked as long as possible. The grandkids have a sleepover at the folks house this night every year so the families with kids left, as well as the folks. My kids don't get to join in the fun since we have a different fun tradition they get to enjoy on the morning of the 24th (breakfast for my mom's birthday). So we stayed at Andy's house even longer, along with Mark and Steph (and Andy, of course). It was very late when we finally left but I could have stayed even longer to talk :)
Such a great night! I love Christmas, I love family, I love food and gifts, I love traditions, I love talking and laughing. Life is good :)
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