Christmas Eve

Each year we spend Christmas Eve with the Cox family. It is really fun for the kids. Normally they have Santa come and bring the kids a stocking, but this year he couldn't make it. We had a nice dinner, followed by the kids acting out the Nativity, while Mark read they scripture of the birth of our Savior. Brooklyn and Brynlee made cute little Shepherds, and Jace was cute little baby Jesus. I love being reminded of why we really celebrate Christmas. I am grateful that my kids are starting to learn the real meaning of Christmas. If you ask Brooklyn and Brynlee why we have Christmas, they would tell you "Because It's Jesus birthday." After the Nativity, the kids got to open presents from Steven's grandparents. They girls got sleeping bags, which they are so excited about. They will love taking them to sleepovers, and will be able to use them when we go camping this summer. Jace got a cute little bear that giggles, and he has had so much fun with it. He is really getting interested in everything. After the party was over, we came back home to let the kids open their Christmas PJ's. We had Jace open his first, he was so cute. I had him help me rip the paper and he let out a cute little laugh like he knew what was going on. Next Brynlee opened hers, and was so excited for her Princess Sophia Jammies. She yelled out "Oh thank you I love them." Finally Brooklyn opened hers. She is so funny. She said "Why you give me these, I like them, why you give me these." Haha my kids each show their own personality, and I love it. I sure love my family!

Jace is 2 months

I am still having a hard time thinking my baby boy is already 2 months. Time is going by so fast. At 2 months Jace is 12 lbs 13 oz (62%) and is 24 inches (91%) He is such a sweet, snuggling baby boy! He definitely makes our days a little brighter. He loves his sisters, and they love him. The girls have really taken into their role as his second Mommy's. He loves standing up, and has thee biggest smiles! His smiles melt my heart. He is turning into a Mommy's boy and I love it!

Santa Clause

The day after Thanksgiving, Manti does a light parade and Santa comes to the high school. The girls had talked for weeks about how brave they were going to be, but when they got there they got too nervous. They made Jace go first, and still wouldn't sit on his lap. They were a lot braver than last year though. They told him they wanted a Doc Mcstuffins doll and cookies. They even gave him a high five, which is more than they would give last year. I love experiencing these things with my kids. Holidays are so fun 

Thanksgiving

Our Thanksgiving celebration started on Wednesday with the turkey pardon. Steven, Jace and I headed up to thanksgiving point to be apart of it, since the farm was chosen to pardon their turkey. Brooklyn and Brynlee had spent the night at my parents, so they stayed with them while we went. It was kinda fun  seeing what they do to pardon a turkey. Nothing too exciting, but now I know what they do. 

Thanksgiving day we spent here in Manti with Steven's family. The turkey and pie were delicious, and we spent the rest of the day sitting around visiting. Steve braved the 8:00 Black Friday rush while I stayed home to get the kids to bed. It was a fun busy day!