The Terry Family Christmas

On Wednesday we gathered at Velma and Virginia's house in Salt Lake. They are my Grandpa LeVon Terry's sisters. Grandpa and Grandma had just flown in from Iowa on Monday. We were also joined by Grandpa's sisters Jennette and Geneiveve, as well as his brother Roy and his wife, Carol. The Caley and Nichols families were also there. We had a great time with lots of food, singing, and presents. Virigina had a caroling book for everyone. We intended on singing only a few, but ended up singing the whole book! We also sang "The Nativity Song" as Maggie placed the figures in the nativity. We are very blessed to live close to family and to have family visiting. Merry Christmas!

THE SPREAD! I made Hot Broccoli Dip (Deanne's recipe), deviled eggs, a meat and cheese tray, and caramel cheesecake bites. Lots of other good food. I especially liked Dianne's Pumpkin Roll. YUMMY!

Singing Time! The singing was beautiful. Virginia played the keyboard for us.

Presents! Malia loved her baby, duckies, and book she got from the aunts. Thanks!

Grandpa taking a snooze! He perked up once the party got going!

Bart the Socialite! Chatting with David about Alpine and then with Grandma.

Although Dianne and I had our plates full, ready to share with our kids, all the little ones wanted to eat off of Lori's plate! Lori is Bart's wife. The little one on Lori's left is Dianne's Emma, Caleb in the middle, and my Malia on the right.

A collage of Caleb (Bart and Lori's boy). Caleb found that he fit right under the counter and got a kick out of standing under it. I love his cheeks! He chatted with Grandma as she explained one of the nativity pieces to him.

The Nichols girls- Israel was unable to make it. He was flying most of the time we were there. Dianne's girls are lots of fun! Maggie is 4 and a character! She loves to get her picture taken and was crying because she hit her nose on the nativity set. Emma turns one soon and has been walking for awhile. They both warmed up to Grandma right away. It took Malia a bit longer.

Granpa's brother Roy and his wife Carol.

Malia having a grand time. If there was something to climb on, chew, or pull apart- she found it! The aunts have lots of dollies and even have a baby bed. She had a great time playing mommy. She wraps the babies up and says, "shh, shh". She also got a kick out of the gray spinning thing. Although, as you can see, she often ended up flat on her back! She also loved the little table and chairs they have. She even sat and ate at it-- for a whole minute, it think!