Merry Christmas!

Derrick and I were so excited for Christmas this year. It's a lot of fun having kids and watching them get excited for what's to come. This is Christmas Eve after our party...the kids got to open one present. I bet you'll never guess what it is!

It's been a long month for Romeo to get permission to tear into the packages!

Miss Zadie May
Ready...Set...Open!

Romeo was so happy his jammies had cars on them...

Christmas Morning, in front of the tree.

Derrick and I couldn't wait for the kids to wake up, so we finally woke them up at 7:30. I wanted to see what Santa had brought! Zadie popped right up, but it took some coaxing to get Romeo out of bed. He didn't want to get up. Zadie finally got him up by repeatedly telling him he could open up his presents. Then he got up with a smile :)

Romeo in front of the tree...

Zadie... always posing!

Romeo got a radio flyer big wheel and a race track from Santa. He has been obsessed with motorcycles and cars lately. I guess that's normal for a little boy, I'm just used to girl stuff. It is so much fun to watch him get excited to ride or watch or play motorcycles. He even has the sound down and has for quite some time. He loves his 'mo-cycle.'

Zadie got a kitchen set from Santa and she has kept us stuffed full of her creations. When I get home from work she tells me she has been making dinner for me and that is took all day. She is so thoughtful already. Her and Romeo will spend lots of time together making their creations. It's fun to see what they imagine and what they have copied from seeing me cook. Usually all the dishes and all the food is scattered everywhere!

Whenever Romeo (or anyone else) gets clothing, Romeo loves to take the stickers off and he always put them over his mouth. He does this with tape too. It's so cute we had to take a picture.

Romeo riding his mo-cycle.

Jake and De'dy came from St. George for the holidays and Zadie was so excited to play with Marli. Christmas Day we went to DeeJay and Kandie's for dinner, and it didn't take long for them to start dancing. This is a picture of them being partners. They were so cute and cracked us up!
The Chivers Clan.

We have grown by 3 since last Christmas (Layla, Derrick & Jeff-yes they are engaged. He decided he wants to be part of our crazy family!) and will have at least 2 more by next Christmas. It's hard to get us all looking at the same camera and all the kids smiling at the same time, but this is a pretty good result.

Back Row: Derrick, Lance, Layla, Jessie, Catlin, Jeff, Yaeger, Jayk

Front Row: Sami, Romeo, Zadie, Mom, Dad, Brody, Christy, Shelbe

and Kennedy

I feel so blessed this Christmas season to have such a wonderful family. My husband is a gift from Heavenly Father and I am so grateful for him. My kids make me smile (and grimace :)) every day and I can't picture life without them. I love being a mom, even when it's hard. Merry Christmas everyone!