Christmas Joy!


This year has been a wonderful Christmas. We spent Christmas Eve at my grandma Black's house. She is 97 years old and still going strong. My Grandma is so amazing, she even made treats, and cookies for us. We had an aw some dinner with my older brother and his family, my little brother and his fiance, my aunt and uncle, and their two sons. After dinner and visiting we all went to Dan's parents to visit. We exchanged gifts, and the kids acted out the nativity. The kids had fun. Kate was an adorable angel, and Kirk loved pretending to be a cow. Then we headed home to get the kids in bed before Santa came. Kate kept looking out the van window to watch for Rodolph's nose. When we got home we were kneeling in the living room for family prayer, when there was a loud knocking noise from the wind. We told the kids that Santa was trying to get in to leave their presents. I've never seen Kates eyes so wide. She ran up to her room and jumped into bed. Kirk slept on Kates floor. The next morning we were pleasantly surprised that the kids slept in until 8:00. They were so excited about Santa. The first thing they said was "did Santa eat his cookies". We feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family to share this special time of year with. We are especially grateful to our Savior Jesus Christ. I love this time of year when everyone strives to be a little more giving, and a little bit better. May we always keep the spirit of our Savior in our hearts and homes.



Kate got a bike from Santa Kate and Kirk with their great Grandma Black

Kirk got a Darth Vader Costume he wears Kate and Kirk in front of the Christmas tree!

It all day everyday!

HO HO HO! Tis the season to be jolly!

I've enjoyed this season so much this year. The kids really get the whole Santa Clause thing, and are bouncing off the walls with excitement! Kate has been doing her count down till Christmas chain faithfully everyday. Here it is with only two days left before the big day. I feel like I'm pretty ready for it. I ventured to Walmart and Sam's club to do my last and final shopping for the Christmas festivities. Last night Kate had her Christmas dance recital. She looked adorable. At this young age they don't do alot of dancing, but she said that she had fun being on stage. Tonight we are having some of Dan's high school friends over, so I'm in a cleaning frenzy. I think it's good, because I would have taken a week off from cleaning. I think having people over is really good motivation for me to get into gear and pick up the house. Another Christmas miracle is that the kids have never played so well before. With only two days before Christmas I've reminded them that Santa knows when they fight. Well I'm so grateful for this time of year. I'm also so grateful for my wonderful family. I've been so blessed. Merry Christmas to all.



Kate in her Dance recital Costume! It's so darn cute!




Kirk shortly after devouring a chocolatey treat. He love's Chocolate, must take after his Mom

Christmas Cheer!

Merry Christmas to everyone!

This year Christmas seems to be coming at me full speed ahead. Last week I babysat my sister's kids for her, so I think being so busy just made the month seem so much shorterr. We've still been having a wonderful Christmas season. I absolutely love this time of year. I love the decorations, the music, and of course the shopping. Last week we decorated gingerbread houses. The kids really enjoyed that. We've also gone the the forgotten carols with Dan's family, and did the lights at the Layton park. Kate will be having her Christmas dance recital soon, and of course the many Christmas parties. I still have a ton of wrapping to get done, and also some toys to assemble. But other than that, I think we are just about ready. I hope that this season of the year finds everyone well and in good spirits. I am so grateful for the Savior. His birth was the greatest gift given to all men. May we all remember his life and goodness during this wonderful season. I know that through him we all may live again.