I'm a little embarrassed that it's already halfway through January and I'm just now blogging about our Christmas. But at least I'm almost caught up! It just took me a little longer than I thought it would.
My family met us at my Grammie's apartment in Utah for Christmas this year. Things were a little cozy, but it was a lot of fun.
On Christmas Eve we went to my Uncle Mike's house for our traditional dinner of tamales, some musical performances, and good times with family. I love Christmas Eve so much. It is probably my favorite night of the year--I hope that as my girls grow older I can make it as magical and special a night as it was (and is!) for me.
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| Sister Selfie!! |
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| Italian Sodas with dinner--such a cute idea by my Aunt Renae! |
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| Spicer's performance. |
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| This face!! I love this kid!! |
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| Help me! I've fallen and I can't get up!! |
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| For the record, these were the best cookies I've ever had. I don't want to admit how many ate. |
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| Ti tickling the ivories. |
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| Dan is not ready for his close-up. |
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| Dinnertime! |
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| Mike and Renae's kids are a talented bunch! |
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| London found someone's phone... |
After the fun at Uncle Mike's we went back to Grammie's and enjoyed a few more traditions--including Christmas jammies and reading How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
The rest of the night was spent doing some last minute wrapping...yay for procrastination! ;)
We woke up Christmas morning to what my Grammie described as an "obscene" amount of presents. That always seems to happen when my family gets together.
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| I like to call this one, "Grunge Hope." (Santa brought her a guitar for Christmas!) |
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| A very groggy London checking out her presents from Santa. |
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| I think she likes them! |
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| Everyone in their special Santa hats. |
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| Halfway through the opening...like Grammie said, "OBSCENE!" |
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| Mimi snuggling with Juliet under the quilt she made for her. |
After a scrumptious Christmas dinner, we headed across the street to Temple Square to see the lights. I think that is one of the things I miss the most about Christmas in Utah. It's so cold outside, but I always feel warm as we walk around and see all the lights and nativity scenes. Is that so cheesy?
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| Hope and her roommate, Elsie. She spent Christmas Day with us since she's from Ghana and that makes it a little difficult to go home for Christmas. |
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| Our family, minus Juliet--it was a little too cold out for her! |
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| My mom and Dad. |
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| Red noses! |
I'm so grateful that we had the chance to celebrate the birth of our Savior with my family. I so love the Christmas spirit and remembering the miracle that occurred in Bethlehem so long ago. We are so blessed to have a Savior that was willing to come to earth and atone for all of our sins. Finding faith and love in Christ is such a beautiful gift, and I will never have enough room for gratitude in my heart for that sacrifice He made. Spending time with family at this time of year is like a little glimpse of the peace we can look forward to because of Christ's sacrifice. (Although I like to think there might be a little less sibling drama. We can hope we grow out of that, right??) ;)
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3 comments:
You are so good at taking photos of family events- that is something I have to work on big time.
I can't believe how much London has grown up this school year...she has enough hair for a little bob now! That is wild to me.
I love that y'all were able to spend time together for Christmas! :)
It was fun and memorable..so glad you could all be here!
Awww I love seeing you and your family. The pictures are truly poetic and make me joyful to know you are doing so well. Such a lucky family to have you in it. PS It's so crazy to hear you talk about making Christmas magical for your girls... I still think of you as the crazy college coed in the pipi long stalkings get up runing around Heritage halls speaking in a British accent. ha ha ha Love you forever and always!!!!!!!!
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