Merry Christmas From all of Us to You

 Merry Christmas from the Campbell's, Lichty's and Adamska family!

Its a wonderful feeling for a mother and father to see the happy, smiling faces on their children's faces as they race down the stairs to see what Santa has brought them.

 Every year Scott takes the kids out Christmas shopping one by one.  They always do a great job on a budget!  Its amazing the cool stuff they find for each other that I would never think of getting.  Its great to see my children think of others and to watch the excitement that they have for the person opening their gifts. 

Lydia received a voice recorder for Christmas and the first thing that she said on it was, "Daddy has STINKY farts!"  She had us all laughing.  Lydia is so funny.

 Scott and I have been planning a Big surprise for the kids this year for Christmas.  We decided to have the surprise spelled out in boxes.

One box, one word per child. 

 Spells out:

"We're Going to Disneyland!"

Well I do have to say the excitement wasn't what Scott and I had anticipated at all.  As the kids were opening the first three boxes they shouted out...."We're Going to Canada!"  And we said no, that's not it.  We are going to Canada in March... But their is another surprise.  We have been hyping up Canada so much that when they opened the last box saying Disneyland, they said, "OH!"

Scott and I are glad that they are that exited about taking a 10 day motor home trip to Canada.  Its our first big trip as a family.  Something that they will always remember....if not, you know I will have millions of photos documenting that big event!

Lydia was so excited to give Gammie her present that she purchased at the 10cent store at Lakewood school.  Gammie loved her new scarf! 

 

 This year Gammie has been slaving away making the children's gifts! 

We were spoiled rotten with her remarkable talent!

 

 Christmas 2010 Talent Show

 The best talent this year was the opening act!  Performed by Aunt Whitney and Uncle Ben!  Whitney was blowing on her finger, which somehow magically made her stomach grow. 

 They then revealed that she is pregnant!  And due in June.  We are extremely happy for the both of them.  They are going to make wonderful parents. 

 Magic Show

 Recorder Recital

 Guess what animal

Acrobatic Show

 Synchronized Swimming

 Hand Knitting Demonstration

Bubble Gum Blowing Contest/Lessons

 Narrative of Mother Mary & Mary and the Importance of this Holiday Season.
Lydia: Mother of Mary
Kenna: Mary

Its a BOY!

At the doctor visit on Thursday, McKenzie wasn't with us because she was in the city with my Aunt Sandy.  So Scott and I told her that we would have the doctor write down what the sex of the baby is and seal it in an envelope for all of us to open on Christmas Eve.  And that's what we did.  It's a BOY!

  He will be named "Hazen Taylor Campbell," after my great, great grandfather. 

Small town feel

This is one of the many reasons why I live in Lodi.  Every year we have the Biggest Fire Truck in Lodi (as Porter would say) decorated coming down our street singing Christmas songs.  Santa is on the loud speaker saying "Merry Christmas" while firemen are passing out candy canes. 
That made my children's night! 

School Celebrations

 It was a big week for my girls and a big one for me too.  I stayed all week with my girls at school.  I was sure tired by the end of the day.  Hey, parties cant be great without the help of parents!  And we put on fantastic parties for the kids.

 Porter was thrilled to help with the vacuuming!  That is one of his favorite jobs.

 McKenzie's 4th grade class played a beautiful song with their recorders.  It was a great way to start off the morning.

 Lydia and Sarah were singing Christmas carols.  I try to listen to Christmas songs as much as I can during this holiday season.  And to have my girls sing them, melted my heart!  Lets see if you can spot them. 

 Last day before break!  Can you tell.

Yep, Porter found a chair and he fits right in.

Getting Ready for the Big Day

 My parents are very creative.  And this year we borrowed their spiral Christmas tree that hangs from the ceiling.  I love this tree. 

Thanks for decorating kids.  We are now off to A&W to end a perfect night.

Movie night anyone?

 Scott surprised us all.... taking us to a Drive-in up in Sacramento. 

Double feature: Mega-Mind and Shrek 4

Trunk or Treat

Halloween was on a Sunday this year, so we went to church on Saturday to participate in the Truck or Treat.  The kids had a blast.

A few hours before the Trunk or Treat, Aunt Whitney and Uncle Ben were in charge of a Harvest Festival.  It was great to see them and it was a big hit!