Nativity

One of our favorite traditions. I love that our little family has its own traditions that the kids make sure we don't forget. Our Nativity this year was chaotic and hilarious. Anne was Mary this year and Sara was the angle. Dad was Joseph as usual and Libby and Truman were shepherds and wise men. Mom was the innkeeper and narrator. So much fun! 

Santa!

Our Santa Clause made his yearly check in to see if the kids were being good! They all loved it! And they all had loads of stories and requests for him. We're so glad he could make it to our house again this year!

Anne asked for a Merida barbie doll and binoculars. She still believes with all her heart.

Libby's first time not freaking out and hiding at the sight of Santa. She asked for a big doll house.

Sara asked for a Lalaloopsy doll and earrings. She's starting to get a bit skeptical and had lots and lots of how and why questions I wasn't quite sure how to answer. 

Truman has always been more than happy to take candy from a stranger. He asked for a "boy" present. 

Yay for Santa! Miles wouldn't dig his nails out of my neck (typical) so no pics of him.

Temple Square

This years Temple Square trip was crazy-bus. The weather was less than ideal, but it had been planned for a couple of weeks and it was a now or never situation. Besides, "Santa" needed a few things from IKEA for Chirstmas morning. Also it was the day of the Sandy Hook shooting and Kellan and I couldn't stop bawling. It was good for us to get away from the TV and feel the spirit of Temple Square. I felt so sad and grateful that I could see the joy on my babies faces and know they were oblivious (at least for now) to the evil that is out there.  

Holy cow it was wet! And crowded. I thought at least it would be less crowded with the nasty weather, but nope. The kids seemed to love it anyway. Miles wasn't a huge fan of being wet and cold, so we didn't last long, but I'm so glad we did it! I love watching my older kids; its so magical for them!