Peyton's school play

The Christmas Season Begins

How we miss not living by family during the Christmas season. Luckily, we are so blessed to have so many wonderful friends that have become our family here in Parker. This past weekend our friends the Pantones invited us to a Christmas program at their church and a party at their home afterwords. The kids loved the white elephant gift exchange(they kept asking where the elephant was). I made the mistake of letting the kids wrap the gifts because Hannah got to go first and went straight for the huge package of gum. She would not even trade it for a Barbie. Logan got his first taste of eggnog and was in heaven but did not enjoy everyone laughing at his reaction, he started to cry. Peyton I guess loves cheese cubes and took half the platter, reminding me again the need for a manners lesson. We all had a wonderful time and look forward to next years party. We also enjoyed a visit from my parents and Meggie. Who had driven in that night to bring Christmas gifts and spend a few days with us. We had so much fun and already miss them. The kids were so excited that Daisy got to come on this trip, the poor dog is probably so grateful to be home. We hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas season, we miss you all.

Oh, How We Miss You

Today is Jed's birthday, how we miss this sweet man. He always made us laugh and he gave the best bear hugs. We are so grateful for the memories we have and that families are forever. We love you Jed!!!!!!!

Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

I finally am starting to feel like its Christmas time. The house is decorated, Christmas carols are on the radio, Christmas lights are everywhere and the kids are full of excitement. We had our ward Christmas party this weekend and the kids sang a beautiful rendition of Silent Night. Taylor and some friends went ice skating afterwords, in subzero temperatures but had a blast. And today I took our annual picture of the kids in front of the tree. Nineteen days to go and I'm going to try and enjoy every one of them.

Silly Logan

It's Christmas already?

I can't believe how fast the past couple of months have gone by, where did fall go? It feels wrong to be putting up Christmas decorations already. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, we missed you all.

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