We had a great time in Mesa this year for Christmas. It was pretty amazing that we were able to get the whole Moldenhauer family there for a reunion. We had lots of fun activities planned and kept ourselves going. One of the activities was going to Val Vista lakes and watching their annual lights boat parade. And then afterward sitting on Santas lap.
Waiting for the parade to start.
Some of the fun floats we were able to capture.
Hyrum asked for Legos and a remote control four-wheeler. Adam asked for Candy!
On saturday night we opened up one present from Grandpa and Grandma Moldenhauer so the kids could wear them to church on Sunday. Adam and Hyrum both got purple suits for their church attire.
On Sunday morning baby Ethan was blessed by his daddy. We were able to gather in the Relief Society room as a family and Michael was able to bless that little man. It was so special to have the whole family there. Its a very rare occasion for that.
Aunt Alicia wanted to take a picture with all the "purples." It was a very cute picture. I love little men in purple!
CHRISTMAS JAMMIES!
Every year Great grandpa and grandma give the kids jammies. This has been a tradition since I can remember. Hyrum was excited to get Mario jammies. The minute those jammies were on his character came to life. He was throwing fire bombs and freezing people. It was great entertainment!
This is what happened to Adam.....we were having a great family home evening and grandma was sharing some special experiences with the family before opening up PJ's and Adam just crashed right in the middle of the floor with all his cousins around him. He was exhausted. So unfortunately he missed out on the opening of the PJ's and Christmas caroling to neighbors. But for him it was much needed rest!
After Jammies we went to both sets of grandparents to Christmas carol and take goodies. We also took a couple to a few neighbors. It was so fun to see these older people get so excited to see a HUGE group of kids singing to them. And what a great experience for the kids too.
CHRISTMAS MORNING!
Always such a magical time. The kids were so excited to have Santa come and bring them their presents. Hyrum couldn't believe that he brought him exactly what was on his list.
As he opened up the Legos he yelled, "Mom, he remembered my Legos!" Its amazing what that Santa can do!
Adam loves his firefly. Its a star gazer night light. So at night the boys turn it on and in an instant their room is filled with stars!
They also go Ninja Turtle beanies. Its been great to have these during this very very cold winter in Flagstaff.
After Christmas morning was finished we all headed to the church which we had reserved for the day. The kids did the nativity for all of us and we had a little program.
Hyrum posing as one of the shepards. They already had these amazing backdrops at the church. Wasn't it a great touch!
Adam was a Donkey....
And a cow....he couldn't decide so kept switching back and forth.
It was a fun Christmas with the cousins. And a great family reunion.
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