Friend Get Together

Just over a week ago we hosted a Christmas party with the Bodilys, Moons and Mickels.  Everyone brought soup and I made rolls and dessert.  It was fun to catch up with everyone and the kids enjoyed being together too.  Michelle had the idea to do a live nativity so the kids acted out the Christmas story while Nick read it from the bible.

Temple Square

In the past several years we have gone to temple square with Nicks family, but this year since my mom and dad were there on their mission we met them at the family history center, had dinner and then enjoyed the lights with them.  Such a warm night and such a sweet spirit there.  There was quite a line to see the Christus statue, but Molly couldn't leave without seeing it.  We are so thankful for Jesus Christ and his life.  So thankful for family!

Polar Express Party

The girls were invited to a Polar Express party last Saturday by Linda Abel a lady Nick works with.  They loved making treats, writing a letter to Santa and of course the Hot Chocolate!

Beariffic

Last weekend Molly brought home Beariffic.  It is a bear that her teacher lets them take home.  Molly was so in love with Beariffic.  He had a great time with her.

Christmas Light Parade

On Monday night we went to Main to watch the Kaysville Christmas Light Parade.  It was pretty short, but fun.  We also had donuts and hot chocolate.  It was a fun family night!

Thanksgiving Weekend

Our festivities started on Tuesday night in Provo where we met all of Nick's family (except Jer) at a theater to watch the play, "The First Christmas."  Keith and Ali had gotten us all tickets and also treated us to snack bags which were helpful in getting Avey to sit still.  We all loved the play and when the angel Gabriel sang Avey said, "Oh so pretty."  That night we got a motel.  We foot the pack and play so Avey wanted the king sized bed all to herself.  She didn't want to even let us sit on the bed.  She liked pretending to talk on the phone.  Molly got her own sofa bed and slept really good.  The next morning after breakfast we swam in the pool.  Molly and Avey are both getting more brave in the water.  They love it!  

Next we headed to Price.  We mostly hung out, ate, and visited while the kids played.  We did get to go shoot guns one night and Nick went rabbit hunting one morning.  We enjoyed a  huge feast that was delicious!!  Dallin announced that Jessica was pregnant!  A shock for us all but we were so happy!  That night all the adults did PUSH training as Sherstin practiced what she was learning and Nick was there to help.  We also went 4 wheeling one afternoon as a family and Nick got to ride one of Barts bikes.  

It was a wonderful holiday and one to be thankful for!