The Party goes on and on and on.....

We retire to the living room for our quiet games......usually around 2:00 A.M.

Remember, babies are sleeping at these hours..... mommies can play!

Lots and lots of games of "Skum" to our family known as "Butthead"

Shelby fits just perfect and we hope that we get to keep her some day.

Santa got it right with the new Wii game, "Just Dance"

We were up most of the night playing games, eating, watching movies and eating some more. We're so tired that we can't keep our eyes open. At that point we go from the table to the living room where we play quiet games like "Scattergories." One night I asked why we just don't go to bed and play in the daytime when we're awake. Jessica reminded me that's the only time that they can all play because of all of the babies. It's true. We were blessed with 6 babies in our family last year and several of them are at my house during this week. We have each bedroom with the pack n plays and wall to wall bodies. It's truly a mess and I sometimes cheat a bit and do some clean up. I am quickly reminded by my kids that it's tradition and we get to have it be a mess. A big stretch for me but when I think back on how much it meant to me to have my "clean freak" mom live in a mess for a week, it helps me remember to enjoy the mess and cherish the fun. It all gets back together somehow and the walls of our home await the next time that we can all be together again. Hopefully, all in heaven some day where my mom and dad pray that there won't be any empty chairs! We miss our dad but know that he's happy watching us carry on the traditions of "Idaho Christmas's" past! We missed you too Landon and can't wait to see your cute face again real soon!!!