Christmas 2009

This year, our first Christmas together was spent in Washington
with the Rose side of the family. Although I missed being with my family in Idaho,
it was so much fun to join in all the fun and traditions with Greg's family.
I still can't believe how early we woke up when the youngest in the
house being in high school. It was about 7:45am when Kayleb came
bouncing in saying "It's Christmas!!"
And so the festivities began...

I was so lucky to get in on one of the
best things about the Rose Christmas -
the stocking
As you can see, they take stockings pretty seriously.
Santa packed ours with all sorts of goodies, games, and fun!

Greg trying to keep Zoe out of all our stocking stuff

Kristy just opened her iTouch that Kayleb gave her

First Christmas together!

Once the presents were opened, we moved into the kitchen for a great breakfast.
It's mostly prepared by the guys, but the girls helped out to get things moving.
We had all worked up quite the appetite.
After eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon, cinnamon rolls, and orange julius'
we were all pretty stuffed and ready for a little nap!

We were joined early afternoon by the rest of the family!
More presents, food and games!

Dan, Stacey, and Hudson

Zoe being protective of the gifts

Kayleb was VERY excited about his new PS3

Dan and Gary loving their new ear warmers!

Megs looking adorable in her super cute head wrap

And Hudson working on his shooting skills!

After all the gifts were exchanged, we all moved into the kitchen again
to get going on the Christmas dinner.
After stuffing ourselves on some delicious food,
we ended the evening playing some games.

We had such a wonderful Christmas
and hope you all did as well!