We spent all weekend painting hinges for all of the doors and cabinets in our house (72 in all) We painted the door hinges to match the new doorknobs and the cabinet hinges to match the new cabinet hardware. It took forever and was incredibly labor intensive, but we saved like $400 that it would have cost us to buy new ones.
After:
As soon as we heard a peep from her room, we ran in to get her and wish her Merry Christmas. I think she was a little startled but thought it was fun.
She loved the Crayola Color Wonder set. She was already experimenting with pens and pencils on the furniture. Now, she'll have to use paper.
Limbo Elmo broke. So, Santa bought a Doctor Visit Elmo. He is just as fun.
And, how could we ever forget jewlery for such a lady. We knew she would love it after playing with Mom's all the time.
This was the grand finale! She played a while in the wagon with all her presents. Then, we were off to Granpa and Grandma's house. 
Tyler and I also had a great Christmas. We exchanged presents Christmas Eve so we could spend all Christmas with Rachel. Tyler was surpised to get his wish of a Digital Frame and wallet. He also got another Office calendar, a fog free mirror, and some car cleaning stuff. I loved to see his face. I certainly surprised him this year which is tough for me. Tyler bought me a gift card to Kohl's, Pink fragrance from Victoria Secert, and (the best) a heart rate monitor and calorie counter watch. I cant wait to use it! Rachel also received much needed clothes, toys, and books. Tyler got pants and an electric screw driver. As a family, we got a a camcorder. HOW exciting!!! Our blog with be rocking now.
Thank you everyone!!! And have a fantastic New Year.
We've been quite busy lately. Tyler took his last final finished school for the semester, then last Friday Dave, Tiffany and Tommy flew in from Phoenix and Mae came down from Idaho with the kids (-Rebecca who was sick and Jason who stayed with her) We celebrated an early Christmas at Robyn and Aaron's house on Saturday. On Sunday, we sang in our Stake Christmas concert. Dave and Tiffany stayed with us Monday and Tuesday and last night we went to look at lights on Temple Square before we dropped them off at the airport. Tonight we went to temple square again with the Lloyds and had hot chocolate and treats afterward and Melinda and Caleb's place. It's been a busy week, but we are excited for Christmas next week.
Rachel checking out the snow in front of our house:
We also realized today that her snowsuit doesn't fit her anymore. Actually it never fit her because last winter it was too big and this year it is too small. Anyway, we'll be off to the store to find her a new winter outfit later this afternoon.
