Christmas Eve and Day

 We had the missionaries over for our annual Jesus Birthday party on Christmas Eve.  We watched some church videos and it turned out really well.  We all look forward to this.  And we were excited that we could be with the missionaries too. 
 We told the Christmas story.  On a sidenote, we also went Christmas caroling for the first time ever.  That was pretty fun. 
 Spencer putting out his reindeer food (oatmeal) from his teacher.  It was sooo cold so we hurried quick.
 Love these wild kids.
 Hailey got to help play elf, now that she has figured a few things out.  And that is all I am going to say about that!
 Stockings first.  The kids were so excited and Brooke wouldn't wake up!  So, they helped her out. 
 Sharing new cars
 Brooke was pretty thrilled when she woke up!

 
 William took over Spencer's castle.  It's nice to have four kids who like to share with each other! 
 William trying out his new chair. He loves having chairs his size!
 Awesome blanket from Grandma and Grandpa!
 Hailey is an art queen! 
 Brooke looking adorable in new clothes.
 Hailey loves cozy stuff, can you tell?
 Michelle sent this heated blanket and thank goodness!  Blake had a cold so he stayed under it for about 8 hours.
Spencer's first remote control car
 William loving the balls!
 Waffles with ice cream, Bell tradition! 
 I took the girls sledding while the boys stayed home.  Spencer wasn't feeling too hot either.  I was so impressed at Brooke!  She went up and down so many times and wouldn't even put her snow pants on! 

 Legos!!  Love when they work together.  Blake is such a great and patient dad.
 Busting out the balls.  We find them everywhere!
Ending the night with just dance.  Best picture ever of Blake!  We have been so blessed to be so happy in Iowa!

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