The Big Lamb Family

I love my Big Families! Maybe that's because I am one of 8 children and Charles is the oldest of 7 Children.

The Lamb Family was all together for my nephew Sean's missionary farewell.
He is going to Japan for 2 years. It's pretty exciting because
that is where his dad, Scott, went. Here we are! The entire Lamb Family...all 44 of us!
Having fun. This is such an amazing family
and I am blessed to be a part of it...
it's even more fun that my little sister, Jennie
married Charles' little brother, Dave
Here are all the grandchildren, including 2 grandsons-in-laws
and one great grandchild with Grandma & Grandpa Lamb...
who will be celebrating 50 years of marriage this year

Witten Family Christmas!

More Christmas Traditions!Every year the Witten family gets together to celebrate Christmas, usually the weekend after New Years. With 8 Witten children & their spouses, 30 grandchildren, a few of their spouses and 6 great grandchildren that is a huge group. It is so much fun getting together.

This year we celebrated at Terri and Jim's new beautiful home in Northern California. They have a home big enough to hold us all. It was so much fun! We spent the first day having our Christmas party and talent show.My Dad starts the show each year by giving us a Witten family update. This year I had him announce my news...I was called to serve as the President of the Relief Society a few days earlier. I have been so busy, that's why it has taken me so long to post the 2nd Christmas post.Some of my favorite acts this year... Sheri and her kids singing, Terri's boys rocking out on their new electric guitars and my very favorite...
Ollie showing us 5 different ways to hold a pupGrandma has been busy making Yo Gabba Gabba hats, ponchos and quilts. She is so talented. Wendy in her cute gift from her great grandma... a Foofa poncho
The next day we went to San Fransisco and had a blast! Shopping, riding the street cars, eating clam chowder in a bread bowl...yum! It was cold!
We are waiting in line for the Street car and having fun just being together.


The last day we went to Yosemite. We ice skated in an awesome out door rink and played in the snow. Yosemite is so pretty in the Winter

I vote for going to Terri & Jim's every year!

Christmas with the Lambs!

I love Traditions! Every Christmas evening is spent with the entire Lamb Family.

Dave and Jennie drive their family from Las Vegas so the entire family is together
...all 47 of us!

We start with a delicious dinner...yum!

Then comes the Family talent show. Each family shares a talent. I took these photos...hopefully someone took a picture of my family acting out the nativity with Baby Wendy playing the role of the baby Jesus (Too Cute!)
Scott, Marilyn & Kids sang Santa Baby with
Dylan & Makenzie on the guitar and Sean on the Piano

Jennie, Dave and kids sang a song about how it doesn't snow in Las Vegas with Jacob & Gracie doing a little dance during the chorus...
How funny that it did snow in Vegas a few days earlier.
Steve, Angie & kids sang a Hana Montana Christmas song
with a little help from Harrison

The Blackburn kids wrote a tribute song to their parents that was AMAZING!!
We can't wait until the newest Blackburn, Sophie, joins the singing group!

The finale was Chrissy, Brandon and boys! Harrison was great on his horn
and Frankie showing how BIG he was!

Presents are opened with a wrapping paper throwing fight to follow

Grandma & Grandpa gives PJ's each year to the grandchildren.

We are all happy that Scott & Marilyn host this party each year in their home...
and for adding on 500 square feet to their home this year so we can all fit!

The fun continues the next day with a Lamb family trip to Knott's Berry Farm!

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year!

Christmas Cookies

It's our annual Christmas cookie decorating contest! We have started a tradition... the Sunday before Christmas we decorate Christmas cookies. Charles is the judge.Here are some of the Winners...the luckey winner recieved a jar of Apple Butter!

The Mom Song

The Mom Song says it ALL. (period:)

Every mom can relate (I guess every kid can too). I laughed so hard when I watched this.

Lamb Family Christmas Photo Shoot

We had our family Christmas photo taken by Ruthy...She did such a great job! She even photo shopped to help make us all look beautiful!

We had them taken at one of my favorite locations. Downtown Fullerton at Charles' office building, The Villa Del Sol. I love them so I had to share them all with you.








It wouldn't be a complete without a funny face picture...they usually end up being some of our favorites!

Vanessa is so talented...she took a lot of the pictures that she isn't in. I love the way she captured the moment with Wendy & her grandpa and Charles & IThis our first family photo shoot with little Wendy Lu!

A Wonderful Thanksgiving Day

I love Thanksgiving...

This year the day started with a great game of flag football in the park. The Schultz family womped up a big game. About 32 people played, 16 on each side. It was a little crazy but a lot of fun!

Little Wendy Lu enjoyed watching the game too!

Charles was one of the few players who actually touched the ball until he pulled a muscle in his leg. We the hosted the Big Thanksgiving Dinner for the Lamb family. 38 people including the kids. I cooked the 23 pound turkey...yum. Charles smoked some Salmon...more yum! Everyone else brought the side dishes...even more yum! Some annual favorites are Grandma Lamb's home made croissant rolls, Chrissy's pumpkin cookies and Sue's special green salad.

We set up dinner outside, because I like a sit down dinner...my house is too small. So we set up tables on my driveway! I hang sheets on the archway for a little privacy.
I was little nervous because of the threat of rain. But it ended up being a beautiful day.