Christmas 2008

Lucas, Shaunna and Cade

Cade and his new fire truck on Christmas morning

All of Lucas' cousins on the Ketchum side (except Dallas)
Brad, JW, Jill, Shecoeta, Matt, Lucas and Dillon

Brad, JW, Shecoeta, Matt and Lucas

Alissa, Maddi and Marti wearing the shorts that Aunt Jenny and Jill made for them

Lucas and Bradon the night before Brandon left for Phoenix

JW, Lucas, Brandon, Brad and Heather at McNellie's the night after Christmas



Our Christmas was really nice this year. Cade, Lucas and I all got lots of things that we wanted. There is one funny story that I want to share.

I had all of Cade's Santa presents stored in the closet in our spare bedroom. There was a huge firetruck, a semi-truck from the movie Cars ("Mack"), some toy Nerf guns and some movies all to come from Santa. None of it was wrapped as we planned to just put them under the tree when Santa came. Lucas' best friend Brandon was in town for Christmas and was over at the house on Christmas Eve. The three of us were sitting in the kitchen talking and catching up while I made cookies. Suddenly, Lucas realized that Cade was being very quiet (anyone who has a 2 year old knows this is a bad sign.) We discovered that he was in the closet in our spare bedroom playing with all his new toys! Lucas had to pry the fire truck out of his hands. Cade started crying, "My fire twuck, my fire twuck!" We put the toys away and rushed him out of the room. Then the next morning Santa was able to deliver them. Luckily, Cade is only 2 so he didn't question anything. However, we've learned our lesson. Next year Santa will store his gifts in the attic until he's ready to deliver!

I've put pictures below of all of our Christmas activities.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Shaunna