Christmas... the rest of the story.

Hawaii

Not us. Bummer. My parents. This is them parasailing!! My parents. Parasailing!! What is going on? My mom said it was so soothing and relaxing! Yep, looks like it!!!

After their visit here for Thanksgiving they did something they have never done in their 28 years of marriage. They spent the first part o December in Hawaii. Alone. Together. With no kids. I'm so proud of them. And they had the time of their lives. They brought back a few things for those of us on the main land!

Creche's and Carols

Here in St. Louis the members in the the St. Louis Stake organize a beautiful event for the community. It's called Creche's and Carols. I know a few other places that do the same thing, but you come and walk through the church building that has been filled with over 500 Creche's (nativity sets). Each room has a different theme. It's truly awe inspiring seeing all of the beautiful and unique sets that portray the birth of our Savior. In one of the rooms you can dress up with your family to be part of your own Nativity!

Ward Christmas Party

The ward Christmas party is always a treat. It's not quite Christmas until I see the kids do the Nativity! Oh, and Santa was the best!!!!!

Christmas Morn

Christmas is so fun with kids. I know everyone says it, but I wanted to say it again. Tal got some fun things, but the only thing that mattered was the basketball hoop from Santa. That's all he did all day, and still does at least an hour or two EVERY. SINGLE. DAY!!! He is obsessed. We thought he'd like it just not this much. He was not pleased when it was time to stop playing and go to bed that night! Crazy, Bubba!

Emma rocked out the morning with her new CD player and the new "Scripture Scout" CD's Grandma B got her, snuggled in her very awesome Princess Snuggie (you didn't know they made a princess one did you. Santa's good!!), and can you believe I honestly didn't know what a Zhu Zhu pet was. What rock was I hiding under. Everyone and there dog got some of these and I had no clue what they where. I thought my mother-in-law had given Emma some mice to run around my house. But once I was educated about this incredibly popular toy I decided that they're ingenious really. Because for those of us who will never have a real hamster in their house, these are the perfect compromise! Emma's determined to collect the whole village. In time. In time.

Until next year! Hope you had a Merry one too!