Twas the Night Before Christmas

The treats and milk were put out, the kids tucked in bed their beds, and Santa came with gifts and filled the stocking. How grateful I am for this magical time of year. I am so thankful for our Savior, Jesus Christ, and for the love and togetherness we feel, because of Him, at Christmas. 

 

Christmas Eve With the Churches

I love holiday food and time with family. Christmas Eve was so much fun. We had a yummy meal and acted out the Nativity. We tried some healthy desserts Lisa and I made. Mine was the yule log. Lisa's was the delicious looking cake. Then, it was time to open presents and get new pajamas from Grandma and Grandpa. I love tradition. .

Oh What a Beautiful Morning

The sun is shining, it's  Christmas Eve morning, and it is going to be a wonderful day. This sweet boy looks so peaceful this morning. 

 

Delivering Gifts

Sadie and Ethan went along with Daddy and the fire department to deliver gifts to families that could use a little extra Christmas cheer. They arrived in the ambulance and fire trucks, sang a song, and handed out gifts. It was good to be on the giving end.

 

Food. Glorious Food!

 There may come a day when we don't have to buy out the whole store to feed our family, but today is not that day.

Olive Branch

I just love the experience the boys are having in jiu jitsu. The coaches are amazing and they instill such great values in the kids. I am very happy my kids are a part of it.

 

Ward Christmas Party

Our ward had a Christmas party. It was a lot of fun. There were books out for the kids to read together, the Primary children sang some songs, and our family, along with the Compton's and Grandma and Grandpa Church, were asked to share a Christmas tradition that we do. We dressed up and told them that we act out the Nativity every Christmas Eve. I got a picture of Oaklee dressed up but forgot to have someone take a picture of us all dressed up. But, the exciting part of the night was that our Clark cousins came too! And bonus! Santa was there!

Spreading Holiday Cheer

Our school has the best preschool program and teachers. Mrs. Hall, here, says she is the grandma for the preschoolers. She dressed up with them, and they walked around the school as elves spreading holiday cheer; they handed out Hershey's Kisses.