Our holiday started with our excursion to get our Christmas tree! Don't ask me why put I absolutely have to get a real tree. I love knowing that for the month of December I have an actual tree in my home. I love the smell, I love the pine needles that I find in MY bed, I love the decorations that Miaja decided is 96% homemade ornaments and I love the lights glowing when it gets dark. I don't know why we don't have a tree in the house more often!!!
After we got our tree up then we started in on the holiday parties and celebrations! The Relief Society had such a great Christmas Dinner. We had a beautiful presentation of Christ's life and then some of the ladies sang a few Christmas carols and it was such a great spirit to start the holidays off with. (of course I forgot to take pictures).
A couple of days later was our ward Christmas party. The kids got a visit from Santa and they even performed some songs for us! It was fantastic.
Thomas wasn't too excited about meeting Santa
Chase...having a very serious discussion
Ayden was ready to evacuate at any time!
Of course Miaja warmed right up to Santa...then she asked him for the American Girl Lanie's camper..that cost near $300. We talked to Santa about that one before hand!!!Sunday, after the church, we decided last minute to go downtown and take some pictures of the family and visit the Alamo. it's free and there is a really beautiful garden area. We had such a great time! The weather was perfect and the kids look adorable so it was well worth the craziness of getting everyone ready after a very busy day at church!
I loved this picture of the kids!
Love that girl and her infectious smile!
Thomas was finishing his waffle that he had for dinner on car ride downtown...gotta love a breakfast dinner on the car!
I love these boys that fill my life with love and joy!!!
I can't beleive how these two have grown this year!
Ayden...he is such a sweetheart
Happy Holidays!!
