Clark Christmas

It is always an event when you get the Clark cousins together for Christmas! When my Mother was alive we always celebrated the holidays early so that it didn't become a debate between couples as to which family they would spend the actual holiday with. Since her passing, we have kept the tradition going. So, while Christmas is still a few days away, we were already able to celebrate with the Clarks. The kids spent time playing, decorating cookies, building towers, and opening presents.

Daddy and Hailey decorating cookies

Peyton watching the older cousins decorate... look at those cute teeth!

MacKenzie and Delaney

Calista and Landon

Packer Family

Hailey enjoying her creations. Look at all those sprinkles!!

Calista, Peyton, and Hailey

Killing time by building towers... waiting for presents!

Getting ready for presents. Peyton passed out she was so excited!

Hailey and her new tu-tu from the Kirks

New outfit and movie from the Kleins

Easy Bake oven from the Clarks (I always wanted one of these!)

Crafts, Friends, and Fun!

Christmas time is my favorite time of the year. It has been so much fun this year as Hailey is getting older. She loves driving by houses and viewing all of the lights and decorations on the lawns. She loves walking into stores with hanging snowflakes and beautifully decorated trees. It really takes you back to when you were a kid and just how much you look forward to Christmas. We have had an eventful month, but were able to squeeze in a day with friends for crafts. All of the kids had a blast, and were worn out by the end of the gathering. I am so thankful that I am able to spend quality time like this with Hailey and our dear friends!

Hailey waiting for the guests to arrive

Yummy sandwiches made by Gene... Thank You!

Lunch time with Mia and Anthony

Jenn, Mia, and Anthony working on an ornament

Rachael and Lily hard at work

Hailey with her favorite craft... Tree Ornament. Completed all on her own with perfection!

Hailey and Mommy

Jake and Lily decorating their own cake... Thanks Jenn!

Gene and Anthony

Hailey's cake creation!!! Just Beautiful!!

O Christmas Tree

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy leaves are so unchanging;

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy leaves are so unchanging;

Not only green when summer's here,

But also when 'tis cold and drear.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy leaves are so unchanging!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Much pleasure thou can'st give me;

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Much pleasure thou can'st give me;

How often has the Christmas tree

Afforded me the greatest glee!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Much pleasure thou can'st give me.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy candles shine so brightly!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy candles shine so brightly!

From base to summit, gay and bright,

There's only splendor for the sight.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy candles shine so brightly!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

How richly God has decked thee!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

How richly God has decked thee!

Thou bidst us true and faithful be,

And trust in God unchangingly.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

How richly God has decked thee!!

Knott's Berry Farm

Knott's Berry Farm honors Fire and Police Officers, which means we get to visit the park for free! It is a great opportunity to spend time at a different amusement park especially when we don't have to pay. Hailey was a little nervous about the rides since we only visit one time a year, but once we were there she had a blast with her cousins. It was a cold and slightly rainy day, but we pretty much had the park to ourselves.

First stop was Santa. We were the only ones there and Santa spent time talking to each girl.

Hailey and Santa

Hailey telling Santa she wants roller skates for Christmas

The girls: Peyton, Calista, Delaney and Hailey with Santa

One of Hailey's favorite rides... she went on it like 5 times!

What an adorable picture with cousin Delaney

Mommy's favorite ride to watch... so hilarious!

Hailey's first time on the log ride

Hailey and Delaney

Thank you Knott's Berry Farm for honoring those that protect us!

Christmas Photos 2009

Every year the Clark side of the family gets together to take Christmas pictures. It is so fun getting the cousins together and attempting to get them to all look and smile at the camera at the same time. This year we met in Downtown Orange and ended up with some pretty cute pictures! Thank you Uncle Sol for your time and patience!

Uncle Sol, Auntie Terri, and Peyton

Uncle Vince, Auntie Staci, Calista, and Delaney

Uncle Mike, Auntie Natalie, and MacKenzie

Uncle Chris and Landon