Christmas morning started early with Devon waking everyone up at 7:00 AM. He said he'd been up since 6:00 and waited to get everyone else up, but 7:00 was late enough. The kids agreed, but Mom and Dad would have liked to have slept more. I can't believe how big the kids are getting. This picture really shows how much they have grown up since moving here in 2002. Robert was only 3 then, and now he's nearly 13.
As is tradition, the kids go straight to the presents from Santa and stockings.
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| Robert, 12 |
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| Devon, 16 |
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| Jessica, 18 |
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| Marissa, 14 |
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| Mommy with her stocking |
Then we move on to the presents. We started with the "big" present. Robert got a 3G iPhone. He wasn't expecting it so it was a HUGE surprise to him. He had wanted an iTouch or soccer stuff, but the iPhone and the iTouch were the same price and you get more with the iPhone, so he was pleasantly surprised.
Marissa kinda knew what she was getting because she wanted Mom to upgrade her phone so Marissa could get a new 3G iPhone, which she did. She was so happy. This was all she wanted so she was thrilled to get it. Look at that face - she's so happy!
Devon wanted games, but games for the 3DS - which meant he would need to get the new 3DS. He didn't claim to want a $200 present but in order to get him the presents he wanted he would need it, and he got it - even better - he got it in Red (his favorite color). He was thrilled. I wasn't sure if he was expecting it or not. He was working so much I don't think he had a chance to think about it too much.
Jessica wanted a camera for Christmas since her camera broke while at college. We didn't tell her, but her camera was still under warranty so we sent it back to be repaired or replaced. So to make it exciting she got the new 4Gs iPhone. She was so excited and thrilled! She also got a $100 deposit into her checking account so she can get whatever clothing she'd like.
Robert gave Marissa candy and a Forever 21 gift card. He gave Jessica a beautiful scarf and a Lady Antebellum CD, and he gave Devon a the 3DS game Mario Kart 7. Robert got Daddy trail mix and pistachio nuts, and he got mommy jewelry and her favorite Lindt chocolates.
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| Robert and Marissa |
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| Robert and Jessica |
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| Robert and Mommy |
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| Robert and Daddy |
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| Marissa and Mommy |
Marissa got mommy her favorite licorice and a beautiful necklace that says, "Mother and Daughter". She got Mark much needed sunglasses. She gave Jessica Lady Antebellum CD and make up, Devon a 3DS game, and Robert Air Jordan slides (flip flops).
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| Marissa and Devon |
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| Marissa and Daddy |
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| Marissa and Robert, Robert so excited about the Air Jordans' |
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| Devon and Jessica |
Devon gave great gifts too. He gave Jessica a $50 iTunes gift card, Marissa a beautiful scarf, Robert was given a DSi and games. Mommy and Devon went in together on a pair of jeans for Mark, and Devon got mommy blush and candy. He was so thoughtful in what he gave each person - either something they needed or wanted.
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| Devon and Jessica |
Jessica came home for Christmas which was the best gift of all (of course Mom and Dad paid for it). She got Devon the 3DS game Mario Land and Lego Harry Potter for the Wii. Then she got Marissa a black coat, a blouse from Forever 21, perfume from Victoria Secret and a necklace with the M on it. For Robert she got him Monsters vs. Aliens for the Wii, jeans and a Qdoba gift card. She got Mom and Dad BYU sweatshirts and chocolate.
It was so wonderful to see everyone be so thoughtful in giving their gifts. They all spent their own money. Robert only has his chore money, and yet he didn't hesitate to spend almost all of it on others.
Mommy had more to give…she gave everyone their "Cross Country" memory book, and she had a copy of each made for her and daddy to share (as well). She also got Devon driving gloves, Marissa running gloves, Robert a watch and Jessica a blouse. She got the family a game, Robert a puzzle, Marissa black boots, Devon a coat and Jessica a winter hat and scarf set. Devon got an ice scraper for his car, Marissa, Jessica and Robert got iPhone cases to keep their new phones protected. Jessica & Marissa each got a coach purse and Robert got the Fifa 12 game for the Wii. Every one was so happy with this Christmas. I shared the news that because this was such a great (expensive) Christmas that they shouldn't expect much (if anything) for their birthday presents.
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Devon opening his present with his head
he knew it had an open top. |
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| Marissa said Jessica being home was her best present |
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| Jessica with her new coach purse |
Then we move on to the presents. We started with the "big" present. Robert got a 3G iPhone. He wasn't expecting it so it was a HUGE surprise to him. He had wanted an iTouch or soccer stuff, but the iPhone and the iTouch were the same price and you get more with the iPhone, so he was pleasantly surprised.
Marissa kinda knew what she was getting because she wanted Mom to upgrade her phone so Marissa could get a new 3G iPhone, which she did. She was so happy. This was all she wanted so she was thrilled to get it. Look at that face - she's so happy!
Devon wanted games, but games for the 3DS - which meant he would need to get the new 3DS. He didn't claim to want a $200 present but in order to get him the presents he wanted he would need it, and he got it - even better - he got it in Red (his favorite color). He was thrilled. I wasn't sure if he was expecting it or not. He was working so much I don't think he had a chance to think about it too much. 
Jessica wanted a camera for Christmas since her camera broke while at college. We didn't tell her, but her camera was still under warranty so we sent it back to be repaired or replaced. So to make it exciting she got the new 4Gs iPhone. She was so excited and thrilled! She also got a $100 deposit into her checking account so she can get whatever clothing she'd like. 
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