Christmas in Arizona

Spencer was so excited to get his new guitar from Santa. Playing his guitars has become on of the things that he enjoys most!
Spencer and Dad showing off the new guitar
Spencer playing us a tune in Lauren's Rose Pedal Cottage
It doesn't get any better than this does it?
Lauren wasn't opening her presents fast enough, so Spencer thought he would help her out. She actually was very happy to have the help.





Lauren was excited to get all her babies that she got for Christmas. She spends a lot of time walking them around the house in strollers.




I love games!
We still can't figure out how to keep the chair from tipping over.
A new Dora Tricycle for Lauren, not many of the stickers are left on it already!
I wonder what else is in here?

A quick picture before we left for church on Christmas Eve.
Of course Spencer got a lot of Cars items. These are great Cars lego's.
Spencer was so happy to get everything that he got. After every present that he opened he would say "this is the best life ever, I can't believe you got this for me". It was by far the best Christmas we have had with him. He really understood what was going on and was very grateful for everything that he got from everyone.
More Cars Legos.
Lauren got this Rose Pedal Cottage from Danielle. Lauren loves it and plays in it everyday. It is her little spot in the world.

Although Christmas was in Arizona without snow, it was a wonderful day just the same. It was very different for us to be alone. We spent Christmas day just relaxing and playing with the kids. One of the most moving moments was Christmas morning when Spencer woke up and came out of his room, saw that Santa had been there and came into our room to wake us up. He came in and said that Santa was here and left presents. It was a little early so Lauren was not up yet. I asked him if it would be ok if we waited until Lauren woke up before we opened any presents. I fully expected him to say no, I want to open them now. But instead he said sure mom, and climbed into bed with us and waited over an hour for Lauren to wake up. He truely is one of kind! We hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas!