After dinner we put tables away and gathered in a circle for our annual present exchange. This year the kids decided to do a ‘home made’ Christmas. The presents were very clever and very fun. We had each family take turns opening their presents so we could all see what everyone made. Emmi went first. She each family a chip dip bowl in her AP pottery class.
After Emmi’s surprise we passed out all the presents and the opening began. Lynda Ann gave Jeff H. a U of U quilt. Jeff was home sick so we didn’t get to see his surprised expression when he opened it. I think Tucker was a bit envious.
Lyndsy made Jeff G. some coasters out of Mt. Dew and other bottle caps. A big hit and very clever.
Maren made Jamie a picture block. There are six pictures on the blocks and you can change them to the one you want. The kids have already changed it a dozen times. I heard them this morning moving the blocks around. Lyndsy created a Bat Man checker board for Tucker. The home made gifts were so clever and well thought out for each individual person.
Mindy made a hat for Taylor. I know she made some scarves for other family members, but I didn’t get a chance to get a picture of them. She also made Annie and I casserole carriers. Very clever.
There was so much going on that I couldn’t get pictures of everyone’s gifts but maybe the few I did get will remind us all of how fun Christmas can be without spending a lot of money. By the way, Taylor is sitting on a huge bag that Maren made out of t-shirts!
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