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My friend Amy had been wanting to start an activity group for all of us who have graduated from Singles Ward. She thought that after getting married there were no more fun activities so she got called as the Activities Director for the San Bernardino Marrieds Social.  The very first activity was a dance. Since we had such a great time, she decided to do another dance but include the kids also.

Amy set out board games on the tables for people to mingle while every one else got there, great idea

So glad we got to see the Villedas who just moved to Indio. Next time they said they would put on a Zumba activity for us since they are Zumba instructors, I can't wait!

 They just welcomed another boy into their family this year, he's getting so big already!

 

 

 Little Eva sure new how to shake it on the dance floor

 

 Everyone had a fun time dancing, even the littles

Poor Amy was super sick but still showed up to the party. Sucks to be sick when you're preggo but thanks for putting on such a fun night!

 Henry's mini me, they're identical!

 They also had a dance wii game. I always wish we had one of these, they are so much fun. Specially for the people watching the players making a fool of themselves, best part! :D

Great night! Can't wait for next month's activity. I love having an excuse to hang out with friends since our lives can get so busy. Always so fun to catch up!

Merry Christmas!

 

For Christmas this year Mike and I decided to stay home instead of going over to Mexico with my mom's side of the family. I accidentally scheduled myself for New Year's Eve 'day' so It would've been a lot of running around if we decided to go out.

For New Year's Eve we had our traditional Mexican fiesta for dinner, as usual it was delish. Also as part of the Stewart tradition, we acted out the Nativity while Papa read from Luke.

Here are the shephards

Baby Jesus was sure pleasant that night!

Ridge loving his uncle Matt

 

I sure miss Marcia having a piano. Even though I don't play much, It was fun to have a piano at home to play with. We all miss it. Mike brought our key board over so we could sing Christmas songs

 What a cutie :)

Odin wanted his turn playing music songs and was sad when we had to put the keyboard away

After songs we started on the Nativity. Matt should reconsider his career, he's such a good actor!

Mary and Joseph

The angel

 Such a giggly baby Jesus

 He was loving all of his presents, specially because he could chew on them with his growing teeth

 Great job everybody!

 In the morning Santa Claus came! As far as I can remember I never remember catching Santa Claus in the act, he was so sneaky! Odin waited enough to take 1 family picture and then ran to see what Santa had brought

 Ridge was in LOVE with his new toy, he was smiling so big and proud of himself for walking around the living room, super cute!

 Odin loved it too!

In the Stewart home they open up all of the presents on Christmas day, so that was next on the agenda.

Odin is all about trains so he was sure excited to open his new train track toy

 Since there are 8 siblings, we each rotate every year and  get one family presents. This year Emily gave to us. We gave to the Monsons. Matt received from Jill and Jill scored big with his presents. I think he got the 4th Season of friends. Whatever it was, he loved it!

 Mike asked Santa for a receiver. I guess Santa decided Mike had been a good husband this year because he got him his receiver plus the blue tooth head phone he wanted. Merry Christmas, Mike!

Every one went around opening their presents

 Even Butter and Gus got spoiled. Thank you Stouvenels and Righters for all of the yummy dog treats!

 The Hobbit on blue ray!!

 Katie got a lap top for school

 I remember having these when I was a kid! I remember you would slip them in with shoes on and you could adjust them smaller or bigger. Odin was excited for his very first skates. His father not so much. But look at how proud he looks!

 I had to go out and give the pups some of their yummy treats they got for Christmas

This picture makes me giggle because it looks like Butter is eating poop (It's really a cookie) and Gus has his cookie on his back..hehe, weirdos :D

 Butter was on a sugar high and could barely sit still. Merry Christmas to my bubba!

After  breakfast Marcia prepared a delicious breakfast for us. We had the traditional egg casserole and sausages and home made cinnamon rolls, yum! We also added on some fancy shmancy hot chocolate with home made marshmallow's Marcia's friend gave her. Every thing was finger licking good!

 Our traditional Christmas picture in front of the Christmas tree :)

While the turkey was in the oven we went to the park and played and watched the Hobbit

Marcia made THE most delicious, juiciest turkey I have ever eaten. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. AND it was covered in BACON, what more could you ask for. Hats off to Marcia!

 These two love birds <3 p="">

So much yummy food

Welp after all that food I guess I need to walk home...nah! Merry Christmas!