Doug's Extended Family Christmas Party

Preston wouldn't get into this picture with us, but here's proof we were there. Michelle, Brady and Doug.

Grandma gives all the grandkids pajamas for Christmas eve. Here they are preparing to open their gifts. Pictured from left to right is Preston, Brady, Bricen, Baylee, Grandma (being suffocated), Kaislee, Paige, Austin, Jaxen (in front), Cortnee, Jake (Kirstie's boyfriend), Kirstie and Jace. It's a fun tradition. All the kids put on their pj's for the rest of the night. Thank you, Grandma.

Paige and Preston are showing off their new pj's. Preston's only wearing the pants.
After a fun present opening activity, we found Baylee and several of the kids in the corner reading stories. How cute!! From back to front are Charlie, Paige, Cortnee, Preston and Baylee.

Brian is doing very well after his accident last year. I don't think I've posted about that. He just about died in a snowmobiling accident. We are very happy to have him with us. He's a great dad and friend. We love you, Brian. He's standing here with his son, Jaxen.

And not to be left out are Paula and Lindsey. I have heard that Jaxen is always trying to get his mug into pictures. It looks like that may be true because there's his head behind them. Thanks for the smiles, girls.

Bricen and Jaxen are Brian and Lindsey's boys. They are quite the active little men. They make for lots of fun at grandma's house.Doug's brother, Chad. He doesn't want anyone to know, but he's a giving and loving man. I know he would never read my blog, so it's safe to say so. Chad helps us out any time we ask him. We sure love him.Doug is holding the newest member of the family, Kaislee. She has the most contagious laugh. We're so happy she's part of our family.Paige and Cortnee. Cortnee and Kaislee are sisters. Paige and Preston love visiting with them. They always have a great time. Their mom, Michelle, likes to paint Paige's nails and do her hair. Paige loves it so much she sometimes won't let me do it because she wants Michelle to.

I spent a lot of time in grandma's room helping her finish the gift she gave everyone this year. She kept a journal on the family all year and put it into a scrapbook with pictures and gave one to each family. She worked very hard on these books and did a wonderful job. Our book will always be cherished. Thank you, grandma. Here's Paige helping out grandma for a bit.
Travis and Linda. In case you were wondering, BROTHER and SISTER! Geez.Michelle and Linda. These last two were too cute to pass up. We love our family and enjoyed our time spent with them this Christmas.