Christmas Calendar

Last year we started the tradition of the "Christmas Calendar". What this means is, each morning Jake and Coco get to look at our "Christmas Calendar" to see what we have planned fun for the day.

So far this is what we've done...

-Christmas Family Home Evening

-McDonalds

-Ice Cream

-Walk to Bethlahem

Here we are waiting in line for the Walk to Bethlahem.

Jake and Coco excited to begin the walk.

As we were visiting Joseph, the Shephards, the Wiseman and the scary Roman Soldiers, Court kept asking when she was going to see Baby Jesus. Of course Baby Jesus was at the very end but it was definitely worth the wait. When Courtney saw Mary holding Baby Jesus she walked right up to her with her arms held straight out and asked Mary if she could hold Baby Jesus. I can't even describe in words how special it was to see my little girls' faith and love that she has for baby Jesus, in her eyes she didn't see a plastic doll she saw Baby Jesus and her little eyes were filled with so much excitement and happiness, it was truly a moment I hope I'll never forget.

-Made Oreo Cookies & went to Sophi's Blessing (quick fun story; Scott's older Brother Dave recently had a new baby girl whom they named Devery. About 6 weeks later we found out that they changed her name to Sophia. Long story short.. they ended up feeling like their little girl wasn't a Devery so with lots of talking and prayer they came to the decission to change her name. So they went through the whole process of changing her name and now we have a beautiful niece named Sophia).

-Ogden Lights

(This is Jake crying when Grand dad accidentaly broke his Candy Cane- poor guy)

-Willard Bay Lights

-Bought new Ornaments for Jake and Court's Christmas Trees

-Ward Party

-Grandma's Birthday Party

-Went shopping for Jake and Court to get each other gifts

-Watched the movie Elf

-State Farm Party - saw the play "Scrooge"

-Made Christmas Cookies

-Delivered Neighbor Gifts

-Made Ginger Bread Houses at Jake's school

Here are my two cute kids with their yummy master pieces.

-Saw the movie 'Mega Mind'

-Jake & Courtney had a sleepover at Nana's house where they slept under the Christmas Tree

-Played at the Park

Crazy to think that this picture was taken in the middle of December.

-Caroling Party

Here we are at my parent's annual Caroling Party. One of my favorite Christmas traditions!!

-And today we delivered Secret Santa

As you can see we don't do anything too crazy or too expensive it just helps us appreciate every day in December especially as it goes by so fast. I'm sure a lot of you are like me and love the month of December almost more than Christmas Day. So, although at times it was a little stressful trying to figure out what to do or we felt too tired to want to do something, in the end it's been a fabulous month and so far a fabulous Christmas Season.

And thankfully we still have a few more days to enjoy! YAY!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!