Foundue

Last night we enjoyed a fun night of cheese and chocolate fondue with the Abels.  

Staycation

On Monday we surprised the girls with a stay cation trip to Salt Lake City.  The girls were so excited.  We checked into the hotel and headed straight up to temple square.  We first stopped at the Church History Museum.  It was really special to me and Nick and the girls loved it too.  Then we went to the Discovery Center in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.  Mom and Dad joined us there.  It was pretty neat and the kids loved to use their magnifying glasses to "discover" their history.  Then we looked around at the beautiful lights, had dinner at Olive Garden and swam in the pool.  When we got back to the room we watched a Christmas movie and went to sleep.  The next morning was breakfast and swimming in the pool again.  Then we watched some TV and went to see the window displays at Macys.

Gingerbread House

Molly and Avey made this Gingerbread house at the school.  Ashley Abel is Molly's 5th grade helper.  

The ABELS got a Puppy for Christmas

We didn't get a puppy, but we did get to go see one and she was so cute!

SNOW!

This last week we got about a full foot of snow in 2 days.  It has been BEAUTIFUL!  We are so blessed to live in Utah!  We had some friends join us for a sledding party one afternoon and then this morning Nick had me try the snowboard.  Then we built a snowman!

 

David Archuleta Concert

Last weekend I got to cross something off my bucket list: Going to a David Archuleta concert.  He was performing at Layton High School just 5 min. away so I got tickets and he did not disappoint.  Nick went with me and we had such a fun time!!  His voice is amazing!!

Elf Party and White Christmas

In the middle of December we hosted two parties.  One was a "girls night" watching White Christmas and then having a hot chocolate bar.  The other was an Elf party.  It was a fun night at both parties.  Jen and Brent Vansickel
Jessica Prince
Michelle Bodily
Tristen and Richard Maxfield

Nativity

In Kaysville every year they have a huge display of nativities from all around the world.  They were amazing and we had a fun time listening to the entertainment too.  I think we will make this a tradition.  So much fun.