It was our first year the I can remember acting out the nativity. Our kids loved it. It makes me smile just thinking about their cuteness.
We had our own little Christmas Piano recital. Which was a really fun addition this year! Thanks to McKell who makes my kids taking piano lessons all possible. Gotta love good aunts!
To end the night, the adults all bore our testimonies of Christ. I loved that! Then the kids got to open their 3rd gift of Christmas. Flashlights!
Last year as I was bored out of gored listening to all these anesthesiologists talk about different cases, all I could think about was that this awesome couple would be with us next year. Dan, is a long time friend of John's. We were so happy to find out that they would be coming to the U the year after us.
Dan makes all the residents laugh, and Brittany makes all the attending's wives think she is perfect. I am sure Dan has a job at the U after residency if he wants it, but not because of him, although he is pretty awesome. It is because of his incredibly charismatic wife.
We had a great time with you guys. Sure hope it is a repeat next year...and unfortunately for me, maybe even the year after. Love you guys!!!
PS a little shout out to my friend who helped me dress for the night. She is a clothes diva. The picture may not look that cute, you really can't help the model, but I got so many compliments on the outfit. Love ya Vickie, sure are going to miss you...and your clothes too!
DeeKen was so excited for this party. He absolutely LOVES going to school. I am so happy that he loves it so much.They sang a couple of songs and did a cute little story with these pictures.
John wasn't able to make it, but my parents came, which meant a lot to DeeKen. All the things that Noah and Micah never got living outside of Utah. One of thee BEST benefits of living in Utah. (I have just visited Oregon. That is a whole nother post.)
This little girl was long overdue for a real haircut! and Micah needed a good trim too. I ended up having a really cute girl in my ward do it. She did a great job. My girls thought she was awesome. She did their hair ways their poor mother will NEVER be able to accomplish.
especially Micah's! She looked so darling. I wanted to go take pictures, but of course it was rainy, and snowy outside.
It is a nice little bob. She looks so cute and grown up. She is growing way too fast!!!
What a cute family. We are blessed to have them as neighbors. We took this on a very rainy day in December. They were good sports, and their mom was even able to get out Christmas cards!
On Tuesday night we joined our friends, the Markhams, for a last minute trip to temple square to see the lights. It was wonderful. Not even too cold. I love this time of year.
I love this temple.
John's mom is one amazing woman!!! SHe has handled the last 3 months with so much grace. It is confounding. The night before she was leaving for Saudi Arabia (John's oldest brother lives there), we got together, those who could attend(excluded my husband) to wish her well, to wish her a happy birthday, and a Merry Christmas! She will be missed so much over the next 3 Months!
I love this picture.
