To start off the season, I had the kids each make a Christmas count down. This seriously has been the best thing for them. Every morning each of them are so excited to tear off a chain as it gets smaller and smaller. Carter is starting to get it this year, and it's just going to make it that much more exciting!
This is a classic picture with EmmaLee and her babies! Carter, had to show off his boyish side and threw in the soccer ball.
This is our Christmas tree! I have it hidden behind the two couches because Carter still likes to pull stuff off. We haven't invested in any ornaments yet, but I'm starting to see that it's a good thing with Carter around. He's getting a lot better though. And look at his cute smile! He's starting to smile at the camera... finally! They both melt my heart.
They are playing so well together lately. They do know how to push each other's buttons... far too well! But they also are very kind and loving toward each other. They play a game where they both run around the house, and when they meet at a certain point in the hall, they give each other a hug and a kiss and say "Good job!" and keep on running. It makes me laugh! It's super cute.
Neil officially finished all of his class work, for hopefully the rest of his life! We were super excited and decided to celebrate by going to Winger's for dinner. (Which was SO DELICIOUS, I might add) All he has left is one full-time unpaid internship, starting January.
Every milestone is worth celebrating, I think! Plus it makes it so I don't have to cook, and I'm all for that!
Next we headed to Temple Square to check out all of the lights. I think every one else in Utah had the same idea, because it was a Monday night and the weather that day was a good 55 degrees! There were thousands of people there, but it was still fun to get out.
I have to admit, I don't love going to look at the lights every year because I am a wimp to the cold! I really am not a happy camper when I'm freezing cold. (My husband will agree, just ask!) But it was a perfect December night, and the best part about it was, it helped you remember our Savior, Jesus Christ who we are truly celebrating every year.
Look at me, I'm all bundled, hat, gloves, and a scarf! Everyone else seemed to stay warm with just a coat. There must be something wrong with me! Ha ha!
The nativity on the water. It was gorgeous.
EmmaLee at the reflection pool. So sweet.
This is where Neil and I got married! Oh, the memories! I feel like it was so long ago, not as a bad thing, just that I feel I don't know how I'd live my life without him.
Daddy and Carter! They sure love to play sports together.
I am so blessed! This truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Even though I complain about the cold, I can't help but love Christmas time. It's wonderful to see so many people serving and thinking more about others them themselves. It's amazing what can happen when our lives focus on Christ.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
