Christmas

The time leading up to Christmas was still filled with lots of Christmas activities. School parties, family parties, and preparing for Christmas. We had a whole week before Christmas to relax and have fun.

Seth made Mom a present and decorated the bag amazingly.

Mom got to help at Dax's party and Seth's party. Dax made blankets as a service project.

We visited with Santa at the Ockey Family Christmas party.

We love seeing Grandpa Ockey.

Dad was missing his 2 brothers, but here are all of his sisters.

Our Christmas tree was one of the best we've ever had.

The basement treat is awesome, too.

Grandma and Grandpa Daniels came down the weekend before Christmas and spent some time with us. We love when they visit, and they got everyone a new suit. We were very grateful because Mark really needed one.

Grandma and Grandpa are the best.

Mark got this awesome Yellowstone blanket to match his room.

Dax got lots of Star Wars stuff!

Christmas Eve was wonderful and relaxing! We made cookies and got new pajamas on Christmas Eve. A few of us were sick, but well enough to participate. 

We all loved Dax's USA flag mitten.

The boys wanted jammies they would wear all year, so no Christmas themed jammies this time.

Christmas was a little simpler this year. The boys didn't have huge wish lists, which was nice, but everyone seemed to get something they loved. Seth got a new crash race car track that he and Dax have spent many hours playing. Dax got a light up basketball and rim so that he can play in the dark. This has already been the most popular gift! Mark got all of his favorite music added to his phone, so he can listen at school and in the car. 

Grandpa Ockey came over on Christmas Day and had lunch with us. He took a nap, and opened presents, too. We were glad he got to make his annual stop at our house.

We make the kids wait until 7:00 to wake us up, but it's still too early for Dad. 

Mark was really excited for his own bag of gummy bears.

Everyone got new Bills shirts.

Dax was excited for his Diggs shirt.

Seth was so excited to give this gift to Dad.

The boys played Risk multiple times.

Brittany gave Mom and Dad this beautiful stitched temple.

Dax was relaxing and reading by the Christmas tree.

It's always great to spend time with Grandpa Ockey.

We had an amazing Christmas dinner.

Dax loved his new glow in the dark basketball and light up hoop so he can play in the dark.