The Dickens family Christmas party

I was really bummed to be extremely late to the Dickens family Christmas party. We had spent the whole day driving back from Torrey, UT, then we had to hurry and finish putting together our dessert in time to leave for the party. When we finally arrived in Riverton, we realized that we didn't know where the church was. We stopped at a pizza place to use the phone and call somebody, anybody, but to no avail. Then we decided to go knock on some of Shauna and Doug's neighbors' doors to ask where the church was. Finally we found someone who was just getting into their car. They drove to the church while we tagged behind. We were very grateful to them for showing us the way. Unfortunately, by the time we got there, everyone had already been having fun for almost an hour. We did end up having lots of fun with our family for what remained of the evening. I didn't get any pictures of the delicious chili and baked potatoes, or the cute Christmas tree crafts, but I did manage to get some pictures of the talent show and present-opening.

Samantha, Hazel, Athena and Amanda sang a beautiful rendition of Silent Night.


My sisters and I sang a song, and I can't even remember what it was now, but it was probably a very beautiful rendition also.


Hayley sang I am a Child of God. It was adorable.


Nicholas sang a very nice song from his choir One Voice.


Nathan and Lahela are patiently waiting for the present-opening for the kids.


Katelyn got one of the coveted chocolate bars.


What adorable little girls.


Kimball was really hoping that Claire's present contained a roll of toilet paper. Okay, for the record, he is standing here telling me that he was just SCRATCHING his nose. (Yeah right!)


Nathan was quite thrilled to get five monkeys in a bed.


Kids just hanging out while the adults clean up.