Christmas with the Powells continued

As Cheesy as it is, it really is great being surrounded by our awesome families at Christmas.  We really couldn't ask for more. That being said, we still enjoy giving each other gifts :)
After the kids opened their gifts the siblings all opened 

the gifts they got each other

Steven and his sister Laura

The adorable hat Simon got 

Sarah got a Harry Potter sweet shop kit

Annie got a Golden Snitch necklace

Jesse, who is in med school, got 'petri dish' soaps that look like

bacteria, they were pretty cool

Ryan got Star Wars ice trays, and a Star Trek pizza cutter

Danny got the complete works of C.S. Lewis

Laura got jewelry, lotion, and a nifty history book

Chip got a photo, game, book, and Harry Potter scarf

(a lot of Harry Potter gifts this year)

I got this really cute painting! and an awesome quote nicely penned out

by Danny and framed.

No, Steven didn't get an Iphone; his gift hadn't arrived yet,

but on the phone is a picture of the Portal (video  game) coasters

that are on their way.

I love the sibling gift exchange and the unique interests of each sibling.

This year I especially loved the homemade gifts, and have come to appreciate them so much more. 

Then we busted out the chimes!

A couple years ago Steven's mom got these chimes from a ward member who makes them.

Each chime is a different note and played together correctly can make beautiful music :)

Annie is our ever vigilant conductress 

It can get pretty crazy

Even the younger ones help out.  

It really is fun to learn the different songs

Then Hadley and Piper delighted us with song and dance :)

I still can't believe how blessed we are to have such wonderful families.
The Powell Christmas Eve was spectacular as usual :) and everyone was there! I think that was the best part.  There are six kids in Steven's family, and I love it when everyone is together.
Of course I can't forget Steven's parents who put this all together and make it all possible, and I know I got pictures of them I just have to find them :)  But they are awesome and we are very grateful for all they do!