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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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!

4 comments:

Lauren Tatton said...

Sounds like such a great weekend! How fun!!!

Paige said...

oh i just love your christmas tree. that is so fun that your boys got to help you decorate this year. I bet it makes the holidays so much more fun! And what a cute idea to have little notes inside the countdown chain. love it. you have been up to alot lately. Looks like fun!

Becky Lewis said...

You are doing all the right Mommy things, I am so happy for you. Those boys are terrific. You all have a Merry Christmas.

Sammy said...

Love your tree! How fun that you get real ones, I just love real ones, its CHRISTMAS after all! Your boys just get cuter and cuter, love the family pictures. so beautiful!