This month to say the least has always been busy for us. We have three birthdays, so lots of parties to plan on top of all the Christmas parties, dance recitals and then we had a my grandpa's funeral right before Christmas which made the last week a little tough but we got through it all and I have to say this year it was just a very fun and special time for us all. We were able to do a Sub for Santa family, give to Toys for Tots, and help out family. That is what this season is all about, giving to others.
Giving of our time, money(if able) and our love. Doing what our Savior does for us every single day. How blessed we our!! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and will enjoy the beginning of a new year.
Here is a wrap up of the past month for us!
Christmas morning...
Don't you just love the excitement on two of three faces. They first woke up at four, sent them back to bed and then again at six but couldn't make them wait any longer...Addison had to be woken up, which as you can see she was thrilled:)
Christmas eve..
We get together with Ryan's family Christmas eve and this year we had a big surprise for Ryan's parents. He has eight kids in his family so it's fun to plan things for his parents because they're so many that can pinch in and make it that much better and more special. This year we re-did their living room by getting new couches, some new decor and then we will paint the room as well. It was lots of fun working together as a family and putting it all together...and they loved it!!
Loving their new room. I wish I had a good picture of their surprised faces..that was the best.
Think it turned out really nice.
then we go home and the kids can unwrap a present from us, which is always PJs and a then also a build a bear gift card which they are so excited about.
Neighborhood party...
Our neighborhood has a very fun tradition for Christmas. Instead of giving neighbor gifts they decided it would be better to spend the money and put it to good. So someone will hosts at their house a Toys for Tots party and have Santa there to greet the kids and roast marshmallows. It was so much fun to be apart of that and to have the kids go to the store and pick out a toy knowing it will be giving to another boy or girl that doesn't have much.
Festival of Trees.
Mckaela performed at the Festival of trees this year and it was so fun to have everyone there to support her and to support Primary children's hospital. Can I just say she was awesome:)
Temple Square.
We love going and looking at the lights at temple square each year. Sometimes the kid only last about 15 min of walking around in the freezing cold weather, it was soo cold that night!! But at least we can go for a little bit, take it all in and enjoy beautiful temple square.
It has been a great December and now looking forward to bring in a good New Year:)
