During off track Alayna did a Grandpa report on my dad...Papi. It was hilarious the things she interviewed him about and then to see what she actually reported on. I'll have to take a picture of the report when we get it back. :)
One of my all time favorite holiday events this year...Lower Lights concert down town. It was FABULOUS. It also helps when you know someone performing. I brought my Grandma as my date because Jared ended up having to work late. Let's just say this wasn't her kind of music.
The fun gang that joined me.
Miss
Sarah Sample herself. She did beautifully and is always so dang fun to watch and hear her beautiful music.
This is "Baby Superman" as the kids called him. Seriously, the cutest chubbiest mop head baby ever! I just love him!
A cute back shot of him cruising around the house!
We were LUCKY enough to have some connections (through my Uncle Alan who works for the church) to get some tickets to the Mormon Tabernacle Christmas Concert. Let me just tell you IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT! It was hands down AMAZING! I was in complete awe all night long. Loved it!
Pretty picture.
My parents came along...thanks to my dad to getting us the tickets. THANK YOU!
My cute Aunt and Uncle. My Mom's Brother Gary.
A special family Christmas Dinner.
Shan and Todd had a fancy table and decor all set up for us...JUST KIDDING! They had used the special table and decor for a super special date night for all the youth in their ward. They all bring dates and come for dinner and a Christmas movie. I personally think it's the most darling idea ever. Anyways, that was on Friday night and then we came to enjoy the beauty on Sunday night for dinner. The kids loved it!
After our dinner we rehearsed the Nativity and watched the special church bible videos on Todd's movie screen. Alayna was SO thrilled to be the ANGEL this year. It's like she FINALLY made it! That's my mom's veil from her wedding. The kids love to play dress up in it.
The grandkids after they performed.
Sunday Christmas pictures. Caleb (Mr. Smiles...always happy!)
Jacob. (Seriously, is he not the most handsome kid ever!)
Pretty thing - Alayna
I just love this picture. They boys are all hysterical. (Al's face is a little silly but I just love the boys giving me their very best attempt at smiling. Funny kids.
Hands down this is MY other favorite activity I look forward too EVERY SINGLE YEAR! It's the Perry Family Adult Only Christmas party...Yeah, finally no kids!! (ha ha ha) Anyways, we get together for dinner at a favorite place, eat till we are stuffed, then return home for a non-stop hilarious white elephant gift card exchange game. Oh, boy it's funny! This is what we do instead of exchanging gifts with each other. That way it's one set price and we all obey it!
Here are the gems themselves. Honestly, we keep it a secret who gives what, and the gifts coordinate with the gift card so you are left guessing where in the world is your gift card going to be at. My mind is racing already trying to think of another fun gift/gag idea! Love it!