Christmas Eve Jammies

As per tradition we got our kids new jammies for Christmas Eve so that they are ready for Christmas morning.

As Violet was dozing off on the couch she overheard a story about Robin asking Jen about one of her date's "strange super powers." Two minutes later, Violet said, "Maybe his power is turning sisters who ask too many questions into frogs." Everyone laughed until it hurt.

Christmas Fun

Andi and my parents got into a sword fight with the empty wrapping paper containers.

We made ginger bread houses.  They feel apart right after all the candy got put on them.

We played Candy Cane Catch. It was really funny and fun to play.

Devin at his School part got decorated as a Christmas Tree.

Jeremy and I went to my school's Christmas party and we got a fun picture .

Temple Square

My mom and Dad came into town and we decided to do a family outing to Temple Square to see the lights. It was very crowded and within the first five minutes we were there Devin disappeared. Luckily we found him five minutes later and we got to enjoy the lights.  It was beautiful.

Christmas Band Concert

Garrett is doing pretty good with his trombone.  He had a Christmas Concert this year. He played Jingle bells.  He practices everyday.  We are proud of him.

Krissa, The Christmas Tree, and Anna

Olivia's friend Krissa came home with Olivia after school. Andi decided that Krissa was her best friend.

I convinced Andi to wear a pretty dress to church so I decided to try and get a few pictures.  She is so grown up and so pretty.

Anna is my awesome babysitter. The last day she went to the Sitter's before Christmas break Anna dressed up as a Christmas Elf.

UEA Movie

Every year the UEA gives members a free movie.  This year we got to go and see Monau.  It was such a good movie and it was beautiful.  I can't wait to see it again.

Seeing Santa

For Family Home Evening we took Andi and the boys to see Santa.  Livvy was sick so she stayed home.  We tried to tell Andi about Santa and how she would sit on his lap and get a candy.  She wasn't too happy to sit on his lap but she didn't scream either.  She was excited to eat the brownie afterward though.

Live Nativity

We went to the Live Nativity in Alpine.  It was a neat experience to follow the star to go to  Jerusalem and see the Christ Child.

Livvy's BFF

Livvy and her Best Friend Krissa.  They are both good, smart girls.  I am glad Livvy has good friends.

Boys' night

Jere took the boys bowling and then took them to his school to play hockey.

Bird Droppings

Jere was on playground duty at school and all of the sudden this happens!  Pretty Gross!

Girls Night Date Night

The boys were out doing something, so I took the girls to Olive Garden.  It was a fun evening.

Odette's Baptism

We celebrated Odette's Baptism with her the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

The Tree

Andi and Earl had fun playing with the Little People Nativity.

The day after Thanksgiving we up up our Christmas Tree with the Brunner Grandparents.