Blessings

Christmas was so wonderful this year. Since Kyle and I were able to go to China and get many things while we were there, we decided not to do any gifts for each other this year. It was so amazing to just think of giving to others and not worrying about ourselves. It was the perfect time since Damon will not really remember this Christmas (and he did get gifts from his grandparents anyway). I was personally better able to keep the true meaning of this wonderful day in my heart through all the celebrating and busy time. We watched the Nativity Story (which is so great), read the Christmas story, spent time with family, made food and gifts, and truly felt the love of the Lord.
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Christmas eve we spend with the Johnson side. We have a big dinner, the nativity played out by the grand kids, and presents.

The beautiful table (only half of it) that Evonne put together.

Damon has given kisses for awhile now, and usually will when we ask him to. Char is the only one who gets kisses all the time, we do not even have to ask him to do it. He loves her so much!

Damon admiring the tree. The ornaments are pictures of the grand kids. Each child has a picture/ornament for each Christmas they have had. Damon has two now, which is pretty crazy. It is so fun to look at all the pictures and see how they have grown!

Daddy and Damon with half his costume on,...getting ready for the nativity.

Bryson as Joseph, Baylee as Mary, and little Zach as baby Jesus...

Grandpa Johnson reading the Christmas story while the kids play it out.

Damon, Kolten, Bridger, and Wyatt.

Kelsie, Kassidy, Morgan, Ashlyn, and McKayla practiced the Nativity Song, and they played it for everyone. McKayla played the piano, and they all sang. They did a great job!

Damon opening his present from Grandma and Grandpa.

Our picture in front of the tree.

Damon is like his Daddy,...he gets a sweet tooth when he goes to Grandma's house. He usually grabs someones hand and leads them to the fridge, telling them to open it. This time he hit the jackpot. As you can see he is so enjoying his cherry topped cheesecake.

Christmas morning at the Bitters. This is pretty much everyone lined up waiting to go into the family room to see what Santa brought, and to open presents. Bri, Lish, and Jayce came a bit later so we did not get pictures with them. We are so glad they made it though!

Damon kept finding everyones candy from Santa.

The brothers and sisters (minus Lish and I).

Our family!

Damon loves looking at the tree,...and touching it. Especially the lights.

He had so much fun opening presents, and climbing on them too.

His fun new big wheel, thanks grandma and grandpa!

Having some fun in the snow.
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Some of our good friends stopped by and we were so happy to see them. Audrey and Jason, it was so good to have you guys over. You are both such amazing people and we are glad to have you in our lives!