Christmas Eve

We had a great time celebrating Christmas and all that comes with it. We started by making cookies and then opened presents from the Idaho Grandparents and our Christmas Pj's. I was scheduled to work on Christmas Eve so we started things a little early before I had to leave for work. It turned out that I was put on call at the beginning of my shift so I got to join in on the festivities at Craig and Gail's house. So, we spent the rest of the evening at Gail's and enjoyed a yummy meal of Fondue. Then we ended the night singing Christmas songs.

Temple Square

This is a family tradition of ours to see the Christmas lights at Temple Square.
Even when we lived in Boise we would make a trip to Utah to see the lights. They definitely put you in the Christmas spirit. You just have to forget that your are freezing and enjoy the delightful views.

Do you have your magic reindeer food ready?

Carter got this from a friend in his class. What a cute idea! Carter is so excited to spread out his magic food for the reindeer.

The Official Letter...

Carter had a special visitor deliver these letters to all the kids in his class. I thought it was so cute I had to post it to keep a memory of it. So, I guess the big guy thinks Carter has been good this year...

Dance for Life

Ashlynn participated in this fundraiser through her dance school. Once again I can't seem to get any good photos during her dance performances. They are always moving too fast and there is always a head popping up in the way. I am not the kind of person to push my way to the front row before the performance starts. I think I am in the market for a new camera with a larger zoom option and that can mysteriously crop out all the heads in the way (if it only existed). Ce la vi. All in all it was a night to remember.

Christmas party time!

Ashlynn's preschool had their Christmas party. The kids had fun with making snowflakes and popcorn chains for their classroom tree and decorating graham cracker houses. They also had a gift exchange with each other. Isn't this a wonderful time of year!

Festival of Trees

Ashlynn had a dance performance at the Festival of Trees. Her Aunts Gail and Tracy came to support her. The kids looked so cute doing their little dance moves. After the dance we got to take a peek at all the amazingly decorated trees. Ashlynn was attracted to anything with a princess or if it had pink on the tree. It is so impressive to see all the creativity in the community.