Monday, January 5, 2009

Christmas 2008

Christmas was wonderful as always. We first went the weekend before Christmas to Amanda's family's house. Then we headed to Blackfoot to spend Christmas with Brian's family- his parents, sisters Alycen, Taunya, and Candace, and brother and sister in-law Mark and Sarah and there son Boyce. On Chrismtas morning, at aroun 3 or 4 am, the power went out in Blackfoot because of the blizzardy wind and snow. We had candles lit all over the place until we were just about to read the Christmas story and then the lights came back on (a little bit after 6 am). Then we opened up our Christmas- Avery slept through it all. Eventually he will be the one having to get US up for Christmas.
Avery and his cousin Boyce on Christmas morning.


Avery and daddy after opening their presents.



Our 1st Christmas as a family.




getting ready to read the Christmas story with Brian's family.





Opening up Avery's Christmas presents from Grandma and Grandpa Downs.

3 comments:

Sarah said...

Hey guys, it sure sounds and looks like you had a great Christmas. Avery is so cute!

Sarah

Sarah Turpin said...

I love all the pictures! That was such a fun holiday. we miss you guys all ready. It looks like avery got a jumper!! horray he'll love it

Candace said...

I loved getting to see you on Christmas! I hope the new semester goes well for both of you.