Hibbert Holiday

On Wednesday the 29th, the "Utah Hibbert's" (minus Neil - darn weather!!) got together at Noah's for a holiday get-together.  It was snowing like crazy, but we got there safe, and it was nice to visit, play and forget about the cold outside.  We snacked on food, watched Toy Story 3 (Dad & Jared mostly - they hadn't seen it), played the Wii and Wallyball.  It was SO much fun.  My kids keep asking, "When can we go back?"  It would have been perfect if all of us could have been there together.  But maybe someday!

We played with no rules, and didn't keep score.  Kick the ball, head it, throw it.  It was a lot of fun!  They are all keeping their eye on the ball.

Jared & Dad are talking business - shame on them!

Eating some grub and watching a bit of Toy Story 3.

We ditched Wallyball to play the Wii.  Sure, you can play the Wii at home - but not like this!

Grant, Kelsey, Emma & Stephanie playing 'Just Dance 2'

I took some video of us playing 'Just Dance 2', but because it was dark in there it looks too dark on the blog.  It looks fine when I view it from my photo folder, so maybe I'll try Facebook so you can see the dancing.  We even got Mom & Dad to try it out.

Christmas 2010

Someday we'll have a fireplace & be able to hang our stockings there, I hope!

Christmas for 6 kids = a lot of packages, especially if you are married to Father Christmas - I mean Jared..... he loves to spoil the kids on Christmas.

Waiting for me to tell them they may come in and look.

Mallory's first gift - a Rapunzel dress up from 'Tangled'.

Patiently waiting their turn.....

Sophie had more fun with the wrapping paper than anything....

Kelsey & Emma got a 'Project Runway' design set - where they can project images and then trace & color them.  

Conner's happy with his new Leapster!

I'm not into Star Wars like this kid is, but I put this thing together for him today and I must say it is pretty cool.  It has doors that open all over the place, and all sorts of moving parts and noises.  Pretty neat.

Sophie figured out how to open this one by herself

He finally got a DSi.  Santa brought the XL version, which he loves.  It also has a camera in it, which was something he asked for.  He's been having a lot of fun with it.

I love that all of their jaws dropped.  Kelsey's new iPod, the iTouch.

Conner got his own AT-AT Walker!  Sweet!

Emma's new iPod Touch.

Are we done yet?  We took a break for breakfast and then came back.  It makes the morning last so much longer and is a kind of tradition of ours.  Jared always makes something the night before so we just have to pop it in the oven. 

Sooooo, Jared and I did NOT do well on our clothing purchases for the kids.  Toys are from Santa, clothes from Mom & Dad.  That's Mallory next to her pile of "From Mom & Dad" gifts.  Our problem is we start shopping so early!  I usually keep a list of what we have purchased, so we don't forget.  But we didn't do that this year and as we wrapped we kept finding more and more clothes we had bought for Mal.  On the plus side, they were all killer deals - great sales!

Give me a box and some tissue paper & I'm happy!  But I might eat it too.....

Mallory & her Rapunzel doll - probably her favorite gift.

Ashton & Conner going to bed - with their new lightsaber night lights.

Mallory's new playtent.  I set it up in the front room and now it doesn't fit through her bedroom door.  Though it wouldn't fit in her bedroom that well anyway.  It's larger than I anticipated!

Mal, Kels & Conner playing 'Just Dance 2'

Ashton with his new Harry Potter Lego's - The Burrow, Hogwarts Castle and Hogwarts Express.
He put all of these together by himself.  He built the train & the Burrow on Christmas day, Hogwarts he started after church and he didn't finish until late that evening. 

A close-up for my nephews in Chile.  Miss you guys!

These lightsabers also detach from the middle handle - you can connect the lightsabers themselves end to end, or have two separate lightsabers.  

My boys with their new AT-AT walkers

Sophie and Mal on the 26th.  Nothing better than a bath and new pj's.

Conner's Knight Castle

Know what I love about this picture?  Their room is clean and I didn't have to do it.  They hung up all their clothes, opened all their boxes and threw away their trash.  The only thing they needed help with was setting up their iPod's and their new stereo. 

We had a great Christmas.  Just relaxing at home, stayed in our pj's all day, snacked on junk, and Jared made cheesy rolls and chili for dinner.  I can't believe how many batteries their toys required!  That night Jared, Kelsey, Emma and I played Monopoly on the Wii.  Jared forced us all into bankruptcy.  

Christmas Celebrations

Christmas of 2008 our remodel was done, so we went party crazy.  Christmas of 2009 we did practically NOTHING because of a brand new baby.  This year we wanted to host some festivities, but tried to keep it easy.  We had the Smarts over for dinner Dec. 12th. Jared made the food and everyone enjoyed visiting.  We are looking forward to having a holiday party of sorts with the Hibberts on the 29th - pics to come later!

from L to R - Bree, Kelsey, Kendyle, Jaicee and Emma

Buddies Jaxon and Conner.  Those two can be trouble sometimes!
Ask Carrie or me about "The Sleepover".

Chef Boss (aka Jared - or Jerry)  was giving everyone the 411 on the food he prepared.
WTG babe!

Brandon & Carrie with Kadee's boy Zander.  Denise & Grandma Smart

Chow Time! Jared amazes me.  He absolutely LOVES to cook and never tires of cooking for friends and family.

Santa Claus - aka Brent - getting a "kiss" from Zander.  That was as close as he got!

 

Kendyle and Kelsey, Tyler with Zander

Grandma Devean, Denise, Tyler being completely natural, and Kadee!

Ashton, Brandon and Tyler

Conner and Mallory with "The Nutcracker".  They couldn't read it, but enjoyed looking at the pictures.  I loved that they were getting along!  Definitely a "Kodak" moment :o)

Kelsey and Emma helping with the toffee

Jared looks thrilled - but he was having fun, I promise!  Conner is wearing a chinese new year hat, a white elephant from the Bergmans, among other things!

Oh, Jason.  The Jason - as Jamie and I call him.  We told him to go try on his new jammies and he did!

 

Seth with his "Shake-weight".  He's trying to bulk up.

Monica and Seth with their gifts.  They are great friends & neighbors, we always have fun together!

As everyone was leaving a snowball fight started - kids without coats, or proper shoes, and no gloves.  Everyone was freezing!  But look at Conner's face - you can tell it wasn't bothering him! Throwing a snowball at Seth - one of his favorite people.  Mallory and Conner love that guy.

Emma & Rylee, I think they were getting Seth too!

Jared told the kids he'd pay $10 to whoever got Seth in the face.  I think Seth kinda got hit, but Jared never paid up.

Sure, they don't wear gloves or scarves outside for a snowball fight, but they'll wear them inside!  And they haven't heard and wouldn't care about it being "bad luck" to open an umbrella inside, it's too much fun.

This is Christmas Eve!  Kids opening their pj's.  Notice the Chinese New Year hat from 3 nights before?  I think my kids got it out because Seth was there.  We had the Bergmans and Seth's parents over for dinner on Christmas Eve.  His parents were visiting from Colorado and Jared wanted to cook for them.  I wish I had taken a picture of all the food!  There is always great conversation and good times with the Bergmans!

Conner and Ashton ready for bed.....not quite!

Jared and I got to bed about midnight or so.  The kids (except Sophie) all slept in Kelsey & Emma's room.  We woke up before they did!  At 7:30 Jared rolled over & nudged me, "Are the kids alive?  How are we up before them?"  It doesn't surprise me that Jared would be up before them, he is as excited as they are on Christmas morning.