SIBLING DINNER/SUB FOR SANTA

December 16, 2015

We held our annual SIBLING DINNER at Mom's house and instead of exchanging gifts between each other, we take that money and do a SUB FOR SANTA for a less fortunate family. This is such a great way to feel of the true CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. Giving to someone else to help relieve some of the burden they feel at this time of year makes me feel so good. We had fun shopping and buying for this family. After we ate dinner, we started WRAPPING GIFTS and then Diane took them to her Bishop to distribute them to the family. Steven brought up his gifts to distribute to all of us. It's always fun to see what his surprises will be. Scott always gets several ducks to add to his collection, Mom usually gets like 20 gifts and this year he even gave Diane a few gifts! What a great night! It was snowy and cold so me and Steven slept over at my Mom's house. What a wonderful evening spent with my PARENTS and my SIBLINGS!

 Mom loves to decorate her tables in a different theme and color each year.

 She makes our glasses ready to make a toast each year.

 She is the one who taught me how to throw a party!

                                              My mom with my brother, Scott

 My brother Steven came in with his Christmas Surprise! We weren't exactly sure what he was. Kind of a blend of Father Time, Moses and a Wiseman. He kept saying, "Feed My Sheep" but we didn't think he looked like Jesus! Ha! Ha!

 Everyone looking at Steven. He loves dressing up each time we get together!

                                      Making our yearly toast to a wonderful New Year!

 We ate...

 Let the wrapping begin!

 We got each child a few outfits, winter boots, games and toys and whatever they told us they needed. Plus we get them stockings filled with nummy stuff and stuff for the parents as well as gift cards. It's so much fun!

 Scott and Dad were in charge of the gift tags and keeping everything straight for us.

 Mona is amazing. She can make a bag for odd shaped items out of wrapping paper. Pretty cool!

                                        One of the new ducks Steven gave Scott

                                         And another duck he got from Steven!

                                             Steven gave Mom this Santa Hat

  Steven gave Diane a stuffed Winnie the Pooh and this Ute Snowman advent calendar

                                                    He gave Mom this BYU decoration

                                                        And another duck for Scott!

                                  This was so cute! Steven knows who roots for what team!

                                                                   Diane and Reed

                                                                 Mona and Dad

                                                                My sister Debbie

                                                                 And me.