Christmas Prep

Tis the season to be busy. We have been very busy in preparing for this Christmas season and are sorry we have not made more postings this month. So now you get one long blog.

We started December with a wonderful little snow storm (see previous post). This really got us in the spirt of Christmas. The kids were thinking of Christmas pasts and Makel wanted to know why didn't make sugar cookies and pass them out to our neighbors. The following pics will help explain why we dropped that tradition.

We had lots of fun cutting and decorating (and licking our fingers). We made all sorts of shapes and sizes but our favorite ones were the trees. That is why Makel made everyone make so many - not.

These are everyones favoites:
Gregg - Christmas Tree
Kim - Stocking
Makel - Santa
Kirsten - Candy Cane
Natalie - Rudolph
Jared - Holly
But we didn't mind any of the others when it came to eating them, especially Jared who always eats more then his share.

We made two large containers of cookies but any guesses on how long they lasted? We will make a special cookie for the one who guesses correctly. You will have to wait until next year when we will make a fresh batch.

We have also been busy with Christmas programs and parties.

Jared had a singing program and of course sang the best out of all the 1st grade. They even threw him a party after words.

Kirsten is also excelling in her violin skills. She had a great performance in her Christmas concert and played better than anyone in the 7th grade ( they didn't throw her a party). She is first chair to me.

Santa came to visit us at one of our family parties to check on how good the kids have been this year. Makel and Kirsten are getting to the point where they don't feel comfortable sitting on Santa's lap (but who really does).

We are having a great Holiday season and having lots of fun. We are so very thankful for the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ and know that this is a very special season where we are reminded of his life. We are so grateful for his life and sacrifice. We are so glad we can be together as a family forever. What better gift can we receive.

We love you all very much and want to wish is a Very Merry Christmas!

Winter Wonderland

We woke up yesterday morning to a big snowstorm with snow piling on the ground. The kids had fun playing out in the snow and making a snow fort. I love the first snowstorm and after christmas I am ready for it to go away and move on to spring weather.