Christmas Trip- Part 2 AKA Christmas Eve and Day!

So Saturday morning we left Sandy to head for Idaho. We were so excited to get there! The kids were coming down with something so we had more stops than we expected, but eventually rolled into Ucon about 1:00. I was so happy to get there :) We didn't do much that afternoon which was really nice to just visit and veg a bit. After dinner we went to see the Christmas lights that were synchronized with music. (Very cool displays!) Our kids were completely exhausted and fell asleep in the car (they almost never do this so it was astonishing to say the least.) I had been looking forward to finishing our 24 Days of Christmas Book (reading the story of the Nativity in the Bible) and setting out treats and a note for Santa with the kids, but since they were already asleep we skipped those events and tucked them into bed. Luckily before we left to go see the lights, we did put out the "Reindeer Food" that our friends (Thanks Torri!) gave us to take on our trip to make sure Santa could find us at Grandma's house. So we had no excitement about getting to bed or anything like that, and I was tired so I didn't mind :) Then we did the Santa thing and watched a movie I think. But I can't remember because I think I fell asleep or something! I was so sleep deprived this whole trip (mostly by my own choice of course!)

Unfortunately, the kids were really getting sick at this point and we had another pretty tough night-- When morning came I was debating back and forth should I take them to sacrament meeting or stay home?! In the end we decided to take them-- since it was first thing in the morning and we had already decided not to open gifts until after church it was going to be seriously impossible to keep them happy while we waited for the rest of the clan to come home from Church! We let them open stockings before church and ate a traditional Christmas Breakfast Hill Family Style (Poptarts!)

Sacrament meeting was beautiful and really wonderful, I was so glad we went. After coming home and changing our clothes we divided up the packages and took turns opening gifts. We were completely spoiled and thankful for all of the beautiful presents :)

Becky made Rebekah a beautiful dress for the wedding. Rebekah still calls it her wedding gown. So cute! She also received a beautiful afghan made by her talented Grandma. I don't know why I don't have a picture of it? It is a favorite item for sure! Her most favorite present? $8 Dora nightgown from Walmart. Hands down favorite!

Santa's gift to Rebekah

Preston's Gift from Santa (although I think he figured it out this year but went along anyway. He still wants to believe I guess!)

Ornament Preston made in school to give as a gift. He chose to give it to . . . Riley (Will I EVER be as cool as him?!)

I think here I am opening the beautiful skirt Becky made me for the wedding. She is so talented and generous. I also loved the cash-- not sure what I am getting with that yet :)
I finally for once in my life surprised my husband with a gift. Sort of. He told me what he wanted and then forgot or decided I wouldn't get it for him?! I don't know, but he was actually surprised when he opened the packaging! I ordered it online and had it shipped to Idaho so my secret elf Becky really helped me pull it off I think. I still haven't figured out how he likes it, but he is the proud new owner of an ultra cool Panasonic electric razor :)

Through Christmas day we played games and ate yummy dinner, visited with Grandparents, and Burke and Preston were absorbed in all things legos for many hours!

Merry Christmas!!