We loved the fun time and great food. The kids were excited to see Santa, and of course, Graham had some special things he wanted delivered.
Christmas has been the month of musical performances for us. Carson had two concerts, the first was his band concert, where he played the trombone. The second concert was percussion, something new he has started this year.The younger two had a school singing performance as well.
It was an added bonus that we were able to have my dad, Bruce, visiting with us from Texas for a couple of weeks. He joined us at the band concert, here he is sitting with Graham before it started.
My dad and I had a great tour of BYU, including the art museum's Minerva Teichert exhibit, a trip around his old stomping grounds on campus, and a quick stop into the Museum of Natural History to see President Packer's amazing carvings.
We had a family dinner with my family this last Sunday. It was neat to get everyone together, but a highlight for all of us girls was the chance we had to hear dad sing "Oh, Holy Night", a holiday staple of the ward Christmas program in the ward we grew up in Pocatello. It brought tears to Jen's eyes, which then got us all tear-y. What a neat moment to reflect on Christmas past and share with the younger generation.
Here are Kate and I making some holiday treats. It is fun to wear these holiday aprons made for us with love by mom. We love you, Mom.Here we are doing our usual Christmas Eve traditions:
Or usual swim at the J. L. Sorensen pool in Herriman.
Acting out the nativity.
All the children tucked into their beds, waiting for Christmas to arrive.
Oh wait, only one child tucked into bed, the rest staying up late making last minute Christmas gifts. Oh well, I guess they are growing up!
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