I just found this "post" waiting to be posted... I forgot I had put some pics together from Christmas! So anyways, here they are...
Instead of exchanging gifts with the Dovers and the Stums this year we decided to put that money towards buying gifts for children to get from Santa at Cardon's Children Hospital! After Sydney benefitted from receiving prizes for her progress in the hospital, we knew how much it would mean to children staying there over Christmas to get a fun gift! The kiddos all went with us to Walmart to pick out toys, art projects, art supplies, games, etc. I was so impressed that none of them were begging for anything for themselves by the end of the trip. They were just SO excited to give. They kept trying to find things that the kids could use that very day in the hospital and came up with some great and fun things. Then we got together and put all the things in gift bags with tags for appropriate age/gender. We delivered them to the hospital (between this computer and our old one I have no idea where that pic is!) and had 2 full wagons of presents! The kids were so excited to donate all the gifts.
Amidst decorating the tree, Colby had other plans... decorating himself!
We saw Santa 3 times... Each time was so fun and magical! Mia didn't demand much at all, just "stuff for their new room."
Colby asked for a whole list of things! From a Batman Computer to a Santa hat!
The 3rd time around Syd chose Dad's lap instead of Santas!
We had a fun date night in December to see Phil Vassar in concert. He is a country artist that can just jam on the piano- he is incredible and can play just about anything. We love his songs too and have listened to him ever since we were dating!
We had "Date Night" with the kiddos and went to dinner and a movie! Carrabas was SOOO yummy and we saw the movie The Princess and the Frog. The kids liked it... It definitely was not my favorite- between the VooDoo and not as clever lines and fun songs typical in Disney's movies it just was ok!
We LOVED having Abby come and visit! We went to Macaroni Grill with her and then saw the Mesa Temple lights. GORGEOUS.
We enjoyed watching Luke II in the theatre and the night wasn't too chilly at all- so much fun.
Every year we HAVE to do gingerbread houses- the kiddos absolutely LOVE them and could spend HOURS on them. They love paying special attention to every detail.
Whew! Lots more things we did but who knows where the pics are for them- i am going crazy with this new computer so need to get more organized... but it was such a fun xmas season!
