This is their favorite part about helping me bake.
Treats for the neighbors
Delivering the treats
Hitting the road for Arizona
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Days 21-23
This is their favorite part about helping me bake.Treats for the neighborsDelivering the treatsHitting the road for Arizona
Days 19-20
back of day 18
We had our own little Christmas party one night. We ate fun treats, watched Christmas movies, read Christmas books and even played some Christmas games. The kids loved it. It was just a laid-back Friday night but the kids loved it so much I think we might make it a tradition. A little party just for us.
Jace telling me what to do.
I made little treat bags full of M&M's for my sunday school class. This is the message I attached. I got this idea from Stacy Jullian's Blog.
Days 16 -18
Journaling about our visit to the Festival of Lights for F.H.E. Pic of Ella and Jace being little chefs making saltine and banana cracker sandwiches for their mother. They both love to cook.
Everyday Ella would ask this question, "When's Christmas?"
Journaling about Ella's excitement about Christmas.
Our Christmas Card.
Monday, December 29, 2008
This Christmas
Thought I would post some of my favorite pictures of Christmas
I don't think I have ever flown a kite on Christmas before but we did this year. It was in the afternoon. We took all of the kids outside so they could run around a little bit. It was quite windy, perfect for kite flying, so Uncle Jason got out this HUGE kite. The kids and I loved watching him fly it.
Every year on Christmas Eve we act out the story of the Nativity while Grandpa reads it from the Bible. Ella took her role as Mary very seriously. I was surprised at how reverent she was the whole time. I love how she and Baby Jesus (my adorable nephew Brock) are looking at each other.
Another pic of Brock that I love. He is looking up so sweetly.
This is a picture I took of Gordon from the warm comfort of the car while he is out braving the elements to take Christmas goodies to our neighbors.
One of my favorite memories of my mom baking when I was little was licking the bowl or spoons after the mixing was done and the goodies were ready to go in the oven. We all fought over who would get to do it. Love this pic of all the gooey chocolatey goodness on Jace's face.
I don't think I have ever flown a kite on Christmas before but we did this year. It was in the afternoon. We took all of the kids outside so they could run around a little bit. It was quite windy, perfect for kite flying, so Uncle Jason got out this HUGE kite. The kids and I loved watching him fly it.
Every year on Christmas Eve we act out the story of the Nativity while Grandpa reads it from the Bible. Ella took her role as Mary very seriously. I was surprised at how reverent she was the whole time. I love how she and Baby Jesus (my adorable nephew Brock) are looking at each other.
Another pic of Brock that I love. He is looking up so sweetly.
This is a picture I took of Gordon from the warm comfort of the car while he is out braving the elements to take Christmas goodies to our neighbors.
One of my favorite memories of my mom baking when I was little was licking the bowl or spoons after the mixing was done and the goodies were ready to go in the oven. We all fought over who would get to do it. Love this pic of all the gooey chocolatey goodness on Jace's face.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Dec 12-15
Ella & Santa and the Christmas Party we went to.
Journaling about the Christmas Party.
Jace was scared of Santa, as every little kid seems to be at his age.
Journaling about the other Christmas Parties we went to and our Sunday.
Pictures from our FHE visit to see the Festival of the Lights in SF and get ice cream afterwards.
Friday, December 12, 2008
More Dec Daily Pages
I was sick this week and so I got behind on my journal pages. Last night, I was able to catch up.
Day 5 is about the lights I hung up in Gordon and Ella's rooms around their beds. They love them and insist that they be turned on every night. To me, lights are part of the magic of Christmas!
Day 6 is about our trip to Festival of the Trees. I always loved going there and seeing all of the beautifully decorated trees and the amazing gingerbread houses so I was excited to take my family for the 1st time this year. They seemed to enjoy it, until Jace couldn 't stand being in the stroller or being carried any longer. We didn't last long after that. It was fun though and hopefully a new tradition for our family.
Day 7 was Sunday so I just journaled about how grateful I am for the gospel and how it helps me refocus and remember the reason for the season.
Monday I went to the Dr. because I was sick but I was very happy that it snowed. Snow is a Christmas must for me. It's just not quite right without it.
Day 9 I wrote about the first Christmas Card we received.
Day 10 talks about how excited Ella is for Christmas this year and how fun that has been to watch.
Day 11 is about the new Christmas music we are enjoying this year. Thanks for looking.
Day 5 is about the lights I hung up in Gordon and Ella's rooms around their beds. They love them and insist that they be turned on every night. To me, lights are part of the magic of Christmas!
Day 6 is about our trip to Festival of the Trees. I always loved going there and seeing all of the beautifully decorated trees and the amazing gingerbread houses so I was excited to take my family for the 1st time this year. They seemed to enjoy it, until Jace couldn 't stand being in the stroller or being carried any longer. We didn't last long after that. It was fun though and hopefully a new tradition for our family.
Day 7 was Sunday so I just journaled about how grateful I am for the gospel and how it helps me refocus and remember the reason for the season.
Monday I went to the Dr. because I was sick but I was very happy that it snowed. Snow is a Christmas must for me. It's just not quite right without it.
Day 9 I wrote about the first Christmas Card we received.
Day 10 talks about how excited Ella is for Christmas this year and how fun that has been to watch.
Day 11 is about the new Christmas music we are enjoying this year. Thanks for looking.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Dec 4
I helped Gordon give a presentation to his class. He had to tell about one of our Christmas traditions so we showed them the photo ornaments that we have made over the years. We made Gordon's ornament for this year in front of the class. Gordon did well, though he gets nervous when speaking in front of groups. We gave them all a Candy Cane off our little tree as a treat.
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