I love December. It’s a time for thinking about family, God and His son Jesus Christ. It’s a time of goodwill toward men and having warm and happy thoughts about everyone you meet. I also love this area that we live in. There are so many places to go and things to do that all remind me of Christ and what He did for me so that I can be where I am today. I love Christmas time. I love December!!
-I had an unexpected but much enjoyed visit to Utah to help with Steve who had been in the hospital for 4 weeks. I had such a delightful time engaging with my nephews and niece, spending time with Steve in the hospital and enjoying the company and conversations with Joy. All in all a wonderful trip under the circumstances that took me there.
-Decorating for Christmas as a family is always so much fun!
-Our annual ward Christmas Breakfast. The kids always love participating in the nativity portion of the event.
Niah played Mary this year.
Afton was the “head” angle who talked to the shepherds. Keri was in the angle choir.
Our stage with the whole “cast”.
-The adult ward Christmas Party that included a rendition of the 12 days of Christmas featuring the best of some of our ward members. So fun!
-We made our annual trip to the Crech exhibit
-We made our annual trip to the Bethlehem reenactment
The soldiers are one of our favorite parts of this reenactment. They do so good in their part.
Had to get a pic with the “hot” guard…..
Jaime, Jaime, Jaime…. I just don’t know what to do with that girl.
Alix figured if she can’t beat them she might as well join em.
The hot chocolate is always a nice touch.
This is one of my favorite parts. The angel literally appears out of nowhere to talk with the shepards. It’s awesome!
-We went to temple hill and saw the lights, enjoyed the spirit and heard a magnificent concert by Mr. King.
We went to the Visitors center and watched the presentation of A Savior is Born. It was really good.
Then we walked around temple hill and saw all the lights and froze our behinds off. But it was so worth it. I love taking the kids to the temple.
Then we went into the auditorium and watched the Richard King concert. One of Milo’s scout buddies, Jason Hale, had a piano solo during the concert. What a cool accomplishment for him.
-We did our annual volunteer service to the Family Giving Tree.
I love being the the warehouse and seeing all the gifts that will make little boys and girls so happy come Christmas morning.
One of our jobs this year was to go “shopping”. Keri had fun picking out things for little girls around 7 years old.
We also did a lot of wrapping this year. That was fun.
Jaime and Jessie ended up in a back room sorting and wrapping and listening to music. They loved it.
-Attending the family Christmas party at Scott’s work
Milo stayed home to watch Lincoln. Jaime and Alix were both at school. It was geared for the younger crowd anyway.
I love how my girls’ faces look with their face painting.
Since Scott and I were going to the opening day of the new Star Wars Movie we did a little tribute.
-We celebrated my birthday
The only picture of my birthday. But boy was that cake good. We took a regular cake mix and added crushed candy cane, then we added more crushed candy cane to the frosting. It was super yummy!
-We went to Christmas Eve Dinner at the Richie’s house
Scott is so happy to be going to our annual Christmas Eve dinner.
Jaime somehow got ahold of the camera.
Performing their talent so they can have dessert. Our newest tradition. 3rd year now. I love the tradition.
It’s amazing to see this picture. The first year we did this we had two little girls and I was pregnant with Milo. Look how grown up everyone is.
Luv this girl and the new apron she gave me for Christmas. Thanks Erika!
Kids opening their presents.
-We had a quiet, peaceful Christmas Day at our own home
Our yearly tradition of gathering on our bed till everyone is there. We love it!
All lined up ready to head downstairs.
Opening stockings and eating breakfast.
Making a “real” breakfast.
Eating said “real” breakfast.
The kids’ loot.
Scott loved his presents. He is so easily impressed. I’m so glad because I’m not a very good gift giver.
Making yummy rolls for dinner.
Wow, that dinner was good.
Dessert was good too. Not homemade but held it’s own.
Scott’s reaction once he heard that Christmas was officially over for 2015.
-We went and visited my sister a few days after Christmas
-A date night with Scott to see the new Star Wars Movie
At dinner after the movie
-We had a fun party at the Butt’s house on New Year’s Eve
We played lots of games at the Butt’s house
Watched lots of movies too.
Even worked on a project on their computer!
Ain’t my man just so handsome???
Oh Awesome. Love the yoda! Sounds like fun.