We got our White Christmas the Night before Christmas......
Christmas Eve Ryan and the kids built the base to the biggest snowman in our City.
Christmas Morning the kids open their stockings first. Cali and her bandaids.Yes that is cereal in the back. Ryan's family tradition each kid gets their own box of cereal and they don't have to share.
Dorian's favorite stocking gift. 4 flash lights. Head lamp, pen light, flash light and a laser light. He had to have them going all at once.
The mess.
The finish product. Huge snowman.
This Christmas was our first on our own. We have always shared this Holiday with family but this year just wasn't possible. We missed everyone terribly, but made some fun new memories. Sunday we took food and presents over to a family in the stake and visited with them. It was a special evening, the kids played with their children and we talked to couple. We were so touched by how humble they were and the love they have for each other. WE asked them how long they have lived here and they explained they had moved here from the Dominican Republic and have lived here for 9 years. We asked if his family was here and he said yes and that his dad worked near by. He said he works for a company called BW. I laughed and said my husband works for/at BW. He didn't believe us then Ry confirmed it. It was like we were suppose to visit them. Small world. MOnday we had our first book of the holiday.
Grinch Stole Christmas(KImmy & Spencer) along w/ the Grinch and Max stuff animals. The kids loved it. Tuesday- we went to the lights at the Temple and walked around, drank hot chocolate and talked about Jesus.Then the kids came home and we read
The Pirates night before Christmas( TT gave them w/Pirate figurines) Wednesday- We went to Ward Christmas Party_AwESOME job Mark Harris and crew did. Thursday we read I
ts Christmas David and the kids got to open their jammies(Nana & Papa). Friday the kids played in the now and we read The Christmas Story from the Scriptures. Saturday morning the kids opened presents and then they read their last book. A Dinosaur Night before Christmas. After the read the book and sang Dinosaur Christmas Songs I made them Dinosaur Pancakes. We enjoyed the day as a family. Christmas is the best Holiday. The Savior, family,friends and good food.
5 comments:
I love, love these pictures! Had to show James the biggest snowman b/c I've wanted him to make one like that so that it could sit around until April :)
but most importantly...you painted my favorite color on your walls!!! It looks beautiful & wish I could see it in person. I'll need the name of it for a future home if we ever have the guts to buy again.
ps Tell Dorian that Liza is totally jealous that she's missing out on strings (they do it here starting in 5th grade :(
I'm so glad that you guys had a great Christmas.
The book exchange was a great hit and should be a tradition.
We missed you guys, love you
Love all the pictures of the kids. They are so cute. We missed you but glad you had a great christmas
Love you guys and miss you terribly!! Happy New Year!!
Alma you are so amazing. You always think everything through and come up with creative ways to make special memories that your family will cherish. Loved the pictures and love all of you.
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