Carter is sure a happy kid as he gets ready to venture out into the frozen Utah County tundra.

Sleepy. This Christmas thing really gets me tired.

The 4 Ericksen's (Dan, April, Rick, and Deanne) at the top of the mountain at Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City.

Deanne and Rick took it to the VERY top at Brighton. From here, you could actually see clouds BELOW you.

Morgan had to try this frozen treat. She's lucky it didn't freeze to it like the kid on "A Christmas Story".

Pretty in Pink, Morgan loves to spend time with her big brothers. See Exhibit A above and Exibit B below.

Believe it or not, Morgan actually sleeps with her bottom up. Hilarious!

Christmas Pictures #2

This present from Grandpa Ericksen to Carter was sooo big that it was almost as tall as Carter (who is the tallest Kindergartener in his school).

An aspiring artist, Carter was thrilled that he got a sketchpad that he can connect to the computer and make fantastic art for other people.

Morgan loves her kitty. It purrs and slurps when you put the bottle near her face. Funny thing is that we have a cat that likes to hang out by our back door and the real cat gets jealous that Morgan's kitty gets to stay in the warm house.

The shoes are a little too big, but they are the same size as Morgan's smile. Very noisy walking on our floors...

DJ was the first kid up on Christmas Day, of course. Here he is eating mint M&M's for breakfast. Great parenting, right?

Morgan's uncles got her a crib for her babies. Before it was even put together, she wanted to give it a try. Just to make sure it was safe for her babies.

Grandma and Grandpa Metcalf got Morgan a shopping cart full of fake food. Morgan was sure excited to give her big baby, Emma, a ride.

Morgan loved spending some girl time with her Aunt April, who was in Utah for the first time ever.