The willing infant then randomly picks up balls and throws them back down. Cheer on the infant to pick up your colored ball. The lucky winner is the first one with all their balls in the side pocket.
It is a game sure to please. Try it out- tonight!
Good times, right out your front door
We were very surprised, but even Kaleb jumped right into the mix....twice!
The night is spent watching movies on a huge screen and playing games galore.
The kids love it when it is pinata time.
Here is Katry just after giving it a good whack.
King of the ox. Brig is sporting the head-post candy. It didn't make it out of the 11 year olds this year.
Seth and Kaleb both make a big dent in it.
Even little Kai gave it a whack, although when it turned around to face him, he looked a little fearful.
Once the countdown was over the noise began. There was a lot of pot banging, horns blowing and tooting. The kids all marched down the street making as much ruckus as possible. There was also a lot of hugging and kissing and rejoicing. Then we pulled out the bubbly and everyone got to make a toast to the new year. I was ridiculously tired and said something terribly incoherent like- "To a healthy, mental brain." I imagine I know a little of what it feels like to be drunk, I was surely loopy. There was a range of other silly things like the tearing of ones socks in honor of Mike serving in Germany (Don't ask- its an inside story). We also all got to speak with Sperry on Skype. He is serving in Iraq and we are looking forward to them both being back on American soil in the near future.
Brigham's Grandad was there, so we were thrilled to get in a four generation shot with all the boys. 
The Sunday after Christmas we had our annual Mexi-Feast. It is outstandingly delicious every year. Thanks Mom. 
This is the whole crew minus the Angeleries who took off before I remembered to get the camera out. It was lovely being with the Angeleries and we hope your back is better Mike. 
This picture was taken on Christmas Day. My Dad worked on a dandy sledding hill with Auntie J and here he is trying it out. Jaleah was outside playing in the snow for a good five hours. I have dubbed her the "Snow Queen". Our family got a cute, cherry red four wheeler for Christmas. The kids rode and pulled sleds with it for hours. It was so much fun watching them play. Kaleb and Lindsey joined us that afternoon. Loved having them there. We had a traditional Christmas dinner and went to the church and played basketball with the whole crew. It was hilarious. Then we came back and played games like Curses and Diplomacy well into the night.
On Friday the "Grands" left. Everyone else went sledding at the sand dunes. Then we came home, grabbed some lunch and headed to the pool for some swimming and some hot tub relaxation. The uncles got all the kids to head out to roll around in the snow and then come back in and jump in the hot tub. Crazies! After swimming, we raced home, showered and then headed out to catch a flick- Bedtime Stories. It was cute. We came back loaded up on pizza and played games well into the night again. Although, some of us just went to bed. Exhausted. It was a fantastic few days. I just love my family. They are so much fun. Thanks for coming and making such great memories with us!
Everyone had a great time opening up their presents. Brig and Seth got the air soft guns they desperately desired. Katry loves her gum ball machine among other things, and Kaleb loves his remote control jeep. Seth got one too and they have had a jolly time racing them around, through, and over things.
After presents, Gmat and Grandpa made us our very own delicious Swedish Thin Pancakes, and lets not forget the best eggnog on the planet. Mmmm good. My mom makes it from scratch. My Dad and Mom usually put on the feast for all of our grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and various friends from off the streets every Christmas morning. But this year we were treated in our very own home. It was DELIGHTFUL!
This year we loved having Gmat, Grandpa, Grandma & Grandpa N., Staven & Ashlee, and cute Auntie J with us for the festivities. 
Oh so angelic!
Brigham insisted Kai's costume should be a birthday suit. He didn't seem to mind. He was a darling, but discontent baby in the manger. 
Our little cutie pie is teething. Dad's razor for shaving sure feels good vibrating on those little sore spots.
Who needs one ball?
When you can have two!
This little man is delightful! He keeps us smiling!
Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons. Ruth Schabacker 
