Sheffield Family Christmas

At the Sheffield side of the family we all draw names and open presents in order from youngest to oldest. Spencer really enjoys being third in line to open his present. He got some great DVDs.
Here is Melissa looking ever photogenic. She loves gift cards! Devin looks pretty happy about something too.

Here is a group shot starting from left to right--Kaylyn, John (her special friend), my mom, Cheryl & Neil (they are engaged), and Lacie with her golden earnings.

Is Amber good at the reactions or what? You would think she had never seen baby lotion before, or maybe it is just a precious commodity.
Rustin is excitedly opening his presents with a little help from mom and dad. I think he loves the book.

Here is Matt opening his present from Grandma Sheffield. It has been a long standing tradition for her to give items of clothing and in particular socks. Matt was the lucky recipient of not only socks, but a blank video tape for all of those future Smallville episodes.

Last, but not least Grandma Sheffield opening her presents. We really appreciate Grandma Sheffield having lots of events in her home so we can all get together. We also really appreciate the cinnamon rolls :). Well that's it for the Christmas posting. Here comes the new year.

The Christmas Photo Montage

Happy Christmas everyone! Nothing says Christmas morning like a nine year old with his new guitar. Never mind the new skateboard ramp in the background. I thought for Christmas I would post a massive amount of pictures because I took so many. This time I beat out Matt in recording the happy events of the day. I will have to follow up with another post because there are just too many to do in one sitting.
Melissa has a perfect pose for the camera. I think the happiness must be bursting out of her because she got the new "Sliver" cell phone.
Devin tries to escape the camera, but alas my trigger finger is much to quick.
Why is Matt in the corner? I think he wants to hide from the pictures just like Devin. That's unfortunate because my camera sees all.
My dad loves to document everything with the new video camera. I can't decide if he really likes to record everything or he just likes to play with the video camera.
What a classic Kodak moment. Here is Kaylyn with her new iron. College teaches you a lot of things like how many clothes you have that need to be ironed.
It's a good thing Devin has sisters. We taught him to shop for at least some clothes to wear out on the town. Now he has an official date shirt. Lookin' good Dev.
Good morning crazy hair. For those of you who don't remember what I look like in the morning here is just a little reminder. Matt has some pretty awesome hair al la Flock of Seagulls but the picture doesn't do it justice.

At my house we have to wait and go into to see our presents all together (Santa doesn't wrap his presents). We have to get in order from youngest to oldest. Spencer is here waiting for everyone to get in line so we can go in.
My parents with their presents from Santa. My mom loves the Gilmore Girls and my dad thinks that he is a gangster with his new beanie. This isn't just any beanie it wicks away the moisture. Is it me or is it a little strange to have head moisture.
Spencer received a guitar that plugs into the computer and you can play songs. Here is my dad trying to figure it out. At least there is no assembly required.
Spencer loves building and he got quite the collection of Legos. Who knew that there was a monster pack of Sponge Bob Legos?

Melissa looks very chipper for staying up so late on Christmas Eve.
Devin opening his Incubus cd.
Kaylyn loves gift cards, you can tell by the big cheesy grin. She definitely has the Sheffield mouth.
Here is Matt actually smiling for the camera with a game we got from Kaylyn. It is one of my favorite pictures of the day. Doesn't he look happy?
This is my mom displaying her gift from her sister. It is the family study guide for the New Testament.
My dad opening up a present.
Michelle and I exchanged some fun gifts this year. She got me a subscription to a food magazine with lots of easy recipes (for the kitchen impaired like me). I got her a lamp that you can plug your Ipod into. I think I might be turning into a gadget geek.
James and his mom (Michelle's sister) on Christmas morning 2006. I think this shot was a little unexpected.

Here is James Pope staring curiously at Matt taking his picture. Apparently he hasn't yet grasped the concept of smile for the camera or Matt is much to intriguing. Anyway, he is still cute as a button. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Our First Christmas Tree

This is our first tree together as couple. Sorry to all those real tree devotees, but we had to go with the artifical tree. I also wanted to give a special thanks to Deena (my co-worker) who downsized her tree and gave us her old one for us to enjoy. It looks fabulous in the living room/office/dining room.
This picture is brought to you by my little brother Spencer (maybe he is a budding photographer at the age of nine). Everyone just imagine that we sent you this photo with a Christmas card because it isn't going to happen this year. Both of us do want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and hopes that you will feel the true spirit of the season with your families!

USU--Devin's How Old?

So a couple of weeks ago we had the chance to go and visit Devin up at Utah State University. Let me just say Logan is the frozen tundra and there is a reason that I did not go to school there.

Aside from the bitter cold we had a great time. We got to meet Devin's girlfriend and reminisce about our college days and living in the crowded dorms. We especially enjoyed Devin's stories about the kitchen fires that occur on a regular basis. (They have kitchens on each level of this building like DT). Suffice it to say the fire department knows their way around his building.

Devin is doing great and enjoying being on a full ride scholarship. He is thinking about majoring in education. We are excited for him to have the college experience!






Here's another shot of Devin and his girlfriend Kaari. I know this looks almost exactly like the other one, but if you look closely the lighting is slightly different and changes the quality of the picture. J/K :)









Last but not least, here are Matt and I in Devin's dorm room. We have to squish together because we barely fit in that space. All I can say is at least the walls aren't cinder blocks.