2010 Christmas Video

This year's video proved to be quite the undertaking. The second the idea for this movie was conceived, we swore the kids to secrecy. Miraculously, they kept our little secret. Having started this project earlier than the others, we were surprised it has taken the longest to film and edit. Perhaps it is because the kids are now capable of so much more--memorizing both dialog and choreography.

A big thanks goes to James and the headache he has sustained as a result of some late (or early) editing sessions.

And now, without further ado, we bring you the Thornbrue Family Christmas video of 2010:

Funny Kids Quotes

Allie: Grace, it's time to go put on underwear.

Grace: I can't. I'm fasting.

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Tessa (to Marie): In school we are learning how to do persuasive writing. I think I'll write a letter to Santa.

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Allie: Grace, please go make your bed.

Grace: I can't. I'm not in this ward.

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Ben walks into the kitchen, notices Allie's eyes watering from the onion she is cutting, gently removes the knife from her hands and says, "Mom, watch and learn." He then closes his eyes and proceeds to chop the onion.

Ugly Sweater Party

James and I hosted the best party of the century (thanks to the Hopkins for the idea). We had a total of 32 guests. There was so much laughter, everyone's cheeks hurt by the end of the night. We played name that Christmas tune, Pictionary (girls against guys--Mele Kilikimaka was a riot), and had a white elephant gift exchange. The funniest gift was a picture of one of our guests who had signed his own picture, "Your #1 Fan, Cody."

Looking so hot.

Check out those shoulder pads!

James' sweater featured lights that flashed, "HO."

Best "over all" male sweater.

Female winner

Electric train set.

You'll shoot your eye out!

Most of the girls.

A favorite white elephant.

Christmas Tree Hunt

This was our first year for a real tree. Please pretend we don't look like we just rolled out of bed. (As it happens, it had been a very productive day but hygiene just wasn't a priority.)

Warming up by the fire while we wait for the hayride.
The chair behind Grace cracked us up.


Loaded and ready!
This is the one!

You'll notice there's plenty of space for presents...

Tessa sawing the tree.

Daddy's gloves are warm.

James tying the tree to the car.

The finished product.
Decorations feature homemade popcorn garlands and dehydrated orange rounds.

Cute Kids

Ben and Grace doing their own hair.

And I used to wonder how so much hairspray gets on the mirror!

You'll notice Ben never goes anywhere without a sword. Just like a man and his wallet.

Marie crocheting.
Why did the sewing skill in the Guthrie family skip my generation?