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                              Happy 2011 Everyone!

Christmas in Vegas

This year we all gathered in Vegas for Christmas.  There were 11 of us and I had a great time with my kids, grandkids, in-laws and Shauna's boyfriend, Jasey.  (We missed Quinn this year)  It is always special to me to have all of my family together for Christmas.  Next year we will be adding one more member to our family,Baby Boy Lewis arriving in June!  The family is growing and I couldn't be happier.  Thank you Megan and Justin for letting all of us invade your home!  I know it's not always easy but it is worth it to all be together!!!

Erin, Jordan & Kristine - Christmas Eve Dinner



Jasey, Shauna, Megan & Justin enjoying our delicious meal of tri tip, twice baked potatoes, green bean casserole, carrots and rolls



                                Kids table on Christmas Eve!

Dance Party with the Kinect for X Box that Erin gave the Patrick's.  So much fun!!

Boys playing with the air hockey game Lincoln got from Santa

Santa came to visit on Christmas Eve.  Jack was in shock, Lincoln was afraid and Coleman was not quite sure what to think.  Lincoln said he was just a man dressed up and Jack said he wasn't real because he was driving a car!!



Jack and Lincoln decorating sugar cookies.  We all joined in.  They were delicious.


 Me after opening the package to see if Jordan & Kristine were having a boy or girl.  It was definitley a blue outfit so we are adding boy #4 to the family!

 Erin in the kitchen cleaning or cooking.  As always she is busy keeping us all fed and happy.

 Jack & Lincoln on Christmas morning with the DS Jack got from Santa.

Uncle Jordan resting with the boys after a wrestling match.

Christmas 2010 was a huge success.  Bring on 2011 and see what next Christmas will bring for the Lewis and Patrick families!!

12 Days of Christmas - The End

I completed the Twelve Days of Christmas and really enjoyed doing it for a very special couple in my ward that live near me. The only bummer was that on about the 6th day someone else who called themselves the "Christmas Elves" put something on their porch too, and it went on for about 4 more days! Oh well... at least they know they are loved.  Unfortunately, I threw away the paper that had the little says for the last three days & I can't remember what they said so I will leave that part out.

Day 10: On the Tenth Day of Christmas my Good Friend Gave to me Ten Bags of Popcorn.....

Day 11:  On the Eleventh Day of Christmas My Good Friend Gave to me Eleven Pretty Red Apples....

Day 12:  On the Twelth Day of Christmas My Good Friend Gave to me 12 Christmas Songs....

12 Days of Christmas Continued....

Day 7:  On the Seventh Day of Christmas my Good Friend Gave to me Seven Scones to make my breakfast yummy.

Day 8:  On the Eighth Day of Christmas my Good Friend Gave to me Eight Gift Tags so my gifts go under the right tree.

Day 9:  On the Ninth Day of Christmas my Good Friend Gave to me Nine Pretzels Sweet for a delicious Christmas treat.

(The quality of these pictures really stinks - the scones were raspberry, the tags came out much cuter than they look and the pretzel rods were dipped in peanut butter and chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate)

Twelve Days of Christmas

I decided it would be fun to do the 12 Days of Christmas for a neighbor and friend of mine.  I remember the excitement that my kids always had when we chose a family to do this for. If you want to do this for one of your friends here you go.

So here are the first 6 days:

Day1:  On the First Day of Christmas my good friend gave to me One wreath to make my door pretty.
(I put more ornaments on the wreath & some berries & fixed the bow so it changed a bit & the finished product looks much better!)

Day 2:  On the Second Day of Christmas my good friend gave to me Two bottles of sparkling bubbly (I used flavored sparking water from Target because they were out of sparkling cider)

Day 3:  On the Third Day of Christmas my good friend gave to me Three ornaments to put on my tree.

Day 4:  On the Fourth Day of Christmas my good friend gave to me Four Cups of Cocoa to warm up my tummy.

Day 5:  On the Fifth Day of Christmas my good friend gave to me Five Pretty Bows so my gifts will be lovely.

6th Day:  On the Sixth Day of Christmas my good friend gave to me Six Cookies because I deserve something sweet.

To be continued......

It's beginning to look a lot like CHRISTMAS (at my house)

I love to decorate for Christmas.   This year I only put up minimal decorations, but I still love it!  These are some of my favorites (or at least the ones that photographed the best)