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Merry Christmas

We had a FABULOUS Christmas. And the most precious gift of all...Grayson saying his first 2 words, besides mama and dada. The little stinker is 10.5 months old and says HOT, and while waving he will say bye, bye. Melted my heart. He kept doing it on demand all day and night...it is so cute. He babbles a lot and sometimes I think he is saying words, but now it is for sure.
I loved this GIFT but do NOT like the idea that my BABY is getting so BIG so FAST!

Grayson

Too cute for words...

Remember the Reason for the Season...

It's Christmas time this year and when we were putting up our tree,

I wished I could find one simple way to remember Christ's gift to me.

Some little sign or symbol,to remind me as the days go by.

the Little babe, born one day, though he really came to die.

A symbol of his nail pierced hands,

the blood he shed for me...what if I hang a simple nail

upon my Christmas tree?

A crimson bow tied round the nail,

Represents his blood that flowed so free.

To save each person from his sin,

and redeem us for eternity.

I know it was his love for us,

that held him to that tree

and when I see this simple nail,

I know he died for me.

Give thanks and gratitude to Him. He is the reason for the season.

Tis the seson to be JOLLY...

AND JOLLY ARE WE!!!

I am sure this is the prettiest tree we have ever had. I think that in years past when I decorated the tree I did get some sort of joy from it,BUT this year it is so different. This year the boys helped every step of the way and I think that our tree is the best it has ever been. All our decorations are about 4 feet off the ground, it has tipped over about 10 times and it just looks better every time. We are very grateful to Chase for climbing the mountain in Idaho, picking out the most gorgeous tree on the hill, and getting this 12 foot tree to our house. Thanks Chase I know it is not easy and we love you for doing this for us. A real tree smells so yummy.

At school Easton made these countdown loops and they are not just ordinary loops. Each loop has a special message on the inside that says things like: tell someone in your family you love them, give everyone in your family a hug, sing your favorite Christmas song with your family and many more. It is so fun and brings the spirit of the season into our home.

This past weekend we went to Provo to stay with our great friends Bryan and Cecilie. They recently bought a new home and it it GORGEOUS! We kicked off our weekend by going to the lights in Temple Square. They are FABULOUS this year. There is always a magical, warm feeling there. We looked at the nativity, saw the Christus, listened to carolers, and loved the seeing the sparkling lights. The kids loved the reflection pool and the glowing temple. Then we headed to the Brothers home, went to their ward Christmas breakfast and program on Saturday, then Cecilie and I spent the rest of the day shopping. That night the Dads got to go out for fight night, while the rest of us played, ate popcorn and watched movies. We had a FUN filled weekend. It was so much fun that when it was time to go, there were tear filled eyes saying our goodbyes. (the kids get along so well and didn't want to leave.)

I love this time of year and all the fun parties and things to do. I especially love the crisp air, and the feeling of love and happiness this time of year brings.

Happy Holidays to all and to all a great year!