It's Tradition!

I look forward to our traditional Christmas Eve picture before bed in our Christmas jammies in front of the tree. Here they are! I better get off the computer now so Santa can come!!

Merry Christmas Eve Eve!!!

We snapped a few pictures after church today. I'm so grateful for my little family that makes me so happy!! We are so blessed and I'm practically bursting with joy this Christmas season as I reflect on all that is good and right and happy in my life!

Chocolate Caliente

Just my cutest boys enjoying some hot cocoa on this chilly Christmas Eve Eve night!

Family Campout

It has been almost a year since we camped as a family. The last time was slightly nightmarish with a nursing baby that didn't sleep through the night yet. This time... MUCH better!! We enjoyed chilly weather, a nice warm fire, campfire food, and a decent night's sleep! There may be more in our future!

Check out this girls excitement!

 Tired, swollen, sleepy morning faces!

Round 2

About the same. 

Meeting Santa

We had our ward Christmas Party Friday night. The kids were able to meet Santa. Ivy, I promise, was super excited about it until the very second I put her on his lap. Then, she wailed so hard she flashed her tonsils for goodness sake!! And the very second I took her off and handed her a candy cane, she was fine. Girls. Jackson, on the other hand, was as pleased as could be!! 

The Star of the Show

Jackson had his preschool Christmas program Thursday night and it was the cutest thing I've ever seen in my entire life. First of all, he was so handsome. And he sang every word to every song, loud and clear. I was a proud mama!!

View the show yourself at:

http://youtu.be/b18EFUl11kg

and 

http://youtu.be/d3HpSgdFuTU

and

http://youtu.be/BIRaup0vVc8

Something to post...

In case anyone was wondering - this boy dresses himself. I wonder what his preschool teachers think. Here is one of my favs.

It's always a fun time at Bass Pro in December!

My favorite little hunting boys

 My wild and adventurous girl!