Surprise! Susan and Troy Pop In

Susan and Troy surprised us with a visit tonight. They where here for the 'Burton' family reunion. Ryan was also with them. Troy's mother is a Burton and lives here in Star Valley. They took the kids with them up the hill to Troys Uncle's (Bruce and Betty Davis), house to watch a fireworks show. (We had a show at our house last night). They had to head back to Pocatello tonight. It was great to see them.

I didn't get a picture, so a picture-less post it is!

The Activities

There were several activities to participate in throughout the day. You may notice that Ruby stands out in most of these photos. Out of all the Grandkids and Great Grandkids Ruby is the ONLY GIRL that is under the age of 20! There are 4 granddaughters that are over 20, but poor Ruby is all alone amoungst the younger kids!

Ruby and some of the boys make cookies

Look how clean they all are!

Preston shows off his talents!

Look at all that flour

Photos taken: December 22, 2007

The Nativity

The kids, with the help of Aunt Susan, and Aunt Kerrie, put on a play of the Nativity. They did a very good job!

Payten as an Angel

Ruby (as Mary), being the only girl she was a shoe in for the part. Preston as Joseph, and Spencer as a Shepard.

Calvin, Ryan, and Dalton as the wise men - Ruby, Preston and Spencer.

Photos taken: December 22, 2007

The Gift Giving

The moment the kids have been waiting for all night has finally arrived. It is time for the gifts. We each buy a $5 gift to exchange. It is tradition to start with the youngest and work up to the oldest.

Aunt Kerrie and Aunt Rachael help some of the younger kids with their gifts. Carson, Payton, and KK each receive a present as Ruby looks on.

Casetin

Spencer with his Helicopter. He and Preston received gifts from Paxton and Jackson, the other twins in the family.

Preston with his helicopter. Payten and Jackstons Dad is a pilot...Hmmm I wonder why they gave helicopters!

Carson shows his air pop gun! His Dad is so happy that he got a shooting toy!

Ruby begins to open up her gift. It is a fishing pole. Caleb gave the fishing pole, he did not know Ruby would get it - his Mom and Dad are a bit concerned when they see that Ruby has the fishing pole. But hey Ruby is very happy with it....She loves to fish!

Grandma made blankets for all the grandkids and great grandkids. I found it amazing that she did not use the same material twice! Every blanket was unique and fit the personality of each grandkid.

Who do you think Ryan cheers for? He is true blue, through and through.

Tristin

Spencer

Jordan

Calvin and Caleb sport their new blankets.

Ah Payten looks so warm! (I think it is Payten, he is a twin, could be Jackston)

Photo taken: December 22, 2007