What would winter be without sledding? We have a great sledding hill right by our house. Maybe next year Jackson will join in the fun.....
Tanner is in a neighborhood joy school/ preschool. They acted out the Nativity story for their families and sang some Christmas songs. Tanner was Joseph.
Someone gave our family a gingerbread house kit. Korby, Shayden and Tanner spent about 3 hours putting it together and had so much fun doing it!
They were so excited with the final outcome!
The best part of all~ they took it to one of our neighbor's who doesn't have any family to celebrate Christmas with. The kids were reluctant at first, but were so happy to do it (after I assured them that they would get to eat the extra candy that wasn't used!)
The kids at a party with Great Grandpa Southwick!
Presents! Presents! And more Presents!
Shayden was very helpful passing out presents. She always seemed to find all of her prsents first!
A super hero cape for "Terrific Tanner!"
What little boy doesn't love to play ball? Jackson couldn't hold enough of them!
One of our many favorite things about living in Utah? Temple Square! It is so beautiful at Christmas~ lights everywhere!
One of our not so favorite things about living in Utah (at least one of mine)? The cold!
My brother John got married just a couple of days after Christmas! It was crazy and busy but so much fun!
Tanner was very excited about having his own tie for the wedding. He kept telling me~ "Mom, now I look like a man."
As we were waiting outside, Shayden got very excited to realize that she could touch the temple! The beautiful and simple joys of children!
I am tired, my house is a disaster, I have had a cold for almost a month straight, I can't remember the last time I did laundry, I have piles of Christmas presents everywhere, I don't have any food in my fridge. But I consider myself so incredibly blessed! We had such a fun, safe, happy and amazing month! We are so blessed to live so close to so much of our family! I always love this beautiful time of year when amid all the craziness I am able to reflect of the life of the Savior and all the blessings in my life! We love you all and hope that this new year brings you joy and happiness!
