Christmas at the Hymas Home

Chad's mom and dad visited us on Sunday and Monday on their way through to Washington for Christmas. We played games and had a great FHE with them. For our activity, we went up to Rock Creek in Hansen to see the amazing lights. It's clear out there, but well worth the drive. Here's a few pictures from the evening.
They have a HUGE camel named Bull and everyone can feed him a carrot. This is Clyde feeding him.

Carter got a candy cane from Santa.

Yes, its as insane as it looks!

We spent 2 days before Christmas at my parents house in Rupert. It was SO fun and SO good to have all my brothers there. We played lots of games, ates lots of food, opened presents, had a gift exchange,and had a wonderful family testimony meeting the night before Christmas Eve. A Reed Family tradition. It never ceases to amaze me how powerful a testimony can be in the presence of loved ones. I love my family SO much! Carter had a blast running free and having uncles and grandparents to entertain him.

This was the BIG boys form of entertainment. Yes, that is my baby boy being chucked back and forth like a football. Not quite sure how i feel about this entertainment, but the boys and Carter were sure giggly.He loved sitting on all of the presents that were just his size to sit on.....

Tearing off the wrapping paper and EATING it.His aunt, Monserrat, made this hat for him. He loved stretching it out and pulling it down over his face. He is such a character!

And pulling all the cushions off of the couch and sitting on the them...

Then we came home so we could celebrate in our new house for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. Chad had to work Christmas NIGHT, but it wasnt that big of a deal, especially since he is making DOUBLE TIME AND A HALF right now, we can't complain.

Heres our Loot from Santa. The GORGEOUS picture of the Logan Temple was taken and framed by my mother in law! We have really wanted a BIG picture of that temple but they are very expensive. This was my Santa gift!

Carter LOVED his Cozy-Coop fire truck that Santa brought. We spent most of the day pushing him around in it. Carter and his gifts after opening presents. He got bored pretty quick with opening gifts because he just wanted to play with his truck and books.

Mom's presents. The Michelangelo picture at the top is one i wanted for my massage room. I LOVE it. Chad's mom framed it for us and it turned out really good!

Chads goodies. I made the BSU blanket for him. And rock band is a FAMILY gift. He mostly got tools. Sounds boring to me. All in all, it was a WONDERFUL Christmas. It was a PERFECT week. And i'm so glad i got to spend it with the people who are most important to me and to feel the Love from my Savior at this Christmastime.