The Christmas Post!!!

Busy, busy, busy!!! I feel like I've been running around like a mad woman the past few weeks. I'm finally sitting down long enough to update my blog, with a screaming child at my feet. Scroll down for all the Christmas party and program posts below.
Christmas this year was alot of fun!!! Before I get to all our festivities that went on I thought I'd tell alittle about a new family tradition with the Cziep family. Lat year after Christmas my brother Steven came to us all said instead of buying presents for each other lets pool that money together and use if for a family in need next year. I knew of a family that needed it this year so I was nominated to do it. All together we had about $220. Cris and I asked the mother and father if they needed the help and they humbly agreed. So one weekend Cris and I took them shopping while leaving the kids with a sitter. I really admire this family. It wasn't all about toys. They wanted to go to Barnes and Noble to get their kids some books, and then find them all a nice pair of winter gloves. They also got a few stocking stuffers. After all was said and done they still had some money to spend. We bought all the necessities to wrap, and also a birthday gift for one their children who was having a birthday the next day. Then what was left over i went in on a gift with a few other friends for the star tree at church. I received a card form them telling us that we had made their Christmas full of joy. I really loved doing this and I can't wait for the year when it's my turn to do it again.
Now on to our Christmas fun!!! On Christmas eve we had a party with a few friends who are also familyless and Crystal and Lance. We had yummy ham, turkey, and all the yummy stuff that goes with it!!! And you can't forget the goodies!!!! I think we had more goodies that we had healthy food. The kids all drew names and we did a gift exchange. It was alot of fun, but boy was I happy when everyone went home!!! Let's just say that after 15 kids running around, I was ready for bed!!!!!

Here is our living room after Santa came and before the wrapping paper exploded everywhere.

The kids walking in to see everything. I don't know who was more excited them or Cris. :)

All the loot!!!

Thanks to a wonderful idea form a friend, Santa made this craft kit for Kennedy, with lots of fun stuff inside including her very own glue gun, which she was so excited about.

The DS's Santa brought Kennedy and Kaden. Who in turn asked us how we knew to get them games to go with it. I think this may be their last believing year.

Books, books, books.

The tool chest for Cole and the Fruit and Snack stand for Jocelyn

Kaden's spy gear. Which is so cool. it has a camera and microphone so when you where the special glasses you can hear and see stuff in the next room.

A bunch of misc. stuff. Since the older two got game boys we figured Jocelyn needed something like it. We came across the leapster at Sam's the week before Christmas for only $50 with a game!!! The system alone sales at Wal-Mart for $70 or $80. She also got a dog that you can dress up, a new baby doll, a new bead spread, and some small stuff I can't remember. Kennedy got this really cool spa kit, you can make your own lip gloss, perfume, facial masks, and other stuff, a new bed spread, and a dog that you can dress up. Kaden got Indiana Jones Legos, and a Master Chief action figure that is about 20 inches tall, and a few other things. Cole got some clippos, a Star Wars play set, and new blanket, and some new cars. And you can't forget they all got some new clothes!!!

We had a fun Christmas and hope you did too!!! Have a Happy New Year!!!!

Ward Christmas Party

We had alot of fun at our ward Christmas party. I went to help decorate the morning of, which was lots of fun, and while I was doing that Cris was busy helping a family move for 6 hours. (which he says was not fun) We set up a area where they took family pictures. I think ours turned out good, except I think I look like I could be one of the kids. Lol.

Cole wasn't to excited about Santa. The poor kid was terrified!!!

The rest of the kids loved him, and could wait to tell him what they wanted.

Jocelyn's Preschool Program

Jocelyn had her preschool program the week before Christmas. It was a really good program!!

Kennedy's Christmas Program

Kennedy had her Christmas program a few weeks ago. Lucky for us she takes after her mom and she's short so she gets to stand in the front, which is great for pictures.

Computer Problems

So our computer got a virus.A really icky one. :( Thankfully we were able to save all my pictures and scrapbook stuff. But now when I get onto my blog everything has shifted. So, it's all of centered. When I go to everyone elses it isn't. So my question to all you guys out there is, Is, my blog off center to you? It's really driving me crazy. I'm thinking it just might be my computer and I'll have to deal with it, but I don't. I like symmetry!!!!! I think it might have to do with rebooting my computer, and if so, is there a way to change it? All my fonts are off to. I'm going crazy!!!, and ideas?

Polar Express 2008

We went as a family to the Polar Express this year. We loved it!!! We all wore our pj's and the kids wore their slippers. We showed up at the train depot at the Grand Canyon Railway and went and retrieved our tickets. Cole was so excited he kept saying "choo, choo" over and over. After we got our tickets we had about a hour and half to spare. We decided we didn't have time for dinner, so instead we went and got the kids picture taken with Santa. (unfortunately personal photography was not allowed, so we paid a $20 for a small picture of the kids. I will scan it later) After the picture with Santa we meet Mrs. Clause in a craft room. You could make crafts, color and write a letter to Santa, and then mail them. Then it was time to get on the train. The kids were so excited, they could hardly contain themselves. We sat there for about another 20 minutes before pulling away on our magical train that took us to the North Pole. Along the way we had hot cocoa and cookies while listening to the book Polar Express while the elf walked around showing the pictures. When we got to the North Pole we passed Santa sitting on his sleigh(that picture is really blurry), he then got on the train to visit the boys and girls and to give the the first gift of Christmas. (a sleigh bell) Can you imagine a train car filled with little kids ringing bells!!! On the way back to the depot we sang Christmas carols and the kids even got to help!! Kennedy ended up being Rudolph while some other kids including Kaden sung the song. After getting of the train we went to get some dinner the kids were starved!!!!! The best part of all was having so much fun, and seeing my kids faces light up with the joy of Christmas, and it also started to snow as we were leaving Williams!!!!! I can't wait and want to go again next year!!!!

Polar Express 2008

My Boyfriends Back

Well, not really but Winkle is!!! He made his debut on Monday, and I'm just getting to post the pictures. It's been a very busy week!!! (If you want to know all about Winkle check out this post from last year. http://crisandleannmossfamily.blogspot.com/search?q=Winkle ) So I jsut did a search for my last years post and linked it. This post will pop up, but just scroll down a bit and you'll see last years. :)


Here are the kids with Winkle and there new PJ's. I can't wait for them to wear them to the Polar Express on Monday!!!

On another note my fireplace is finally finished. I love it!!!!! The next step is a harth, which Tim said I could pay him in carmels instead of money. I might just have to take him up on that!!! Thanks for helping Cris, Tim, with out you it wouldn't have gotten done. Cris has no clue how to do this knid of stuff.