Sunday, December 19, 2010

You've got 24 hours...

I am sure all of you would agree that the two weeks before Christmas are extremely busy. This past weekend was no exception. Within about 30 hours we did the following:

Hannah got her first haircut. I was very politely informed that she had a mullet, so I had to fix it. She did well....once she got a sucker. The lady who cut her hair even gave her some layers in the back to make it look thicker. Hannah instantly seems more grown up to me. Her hair is adorable! The top right is the before, and the bottom right is the after.

We went to Steve's work party, where we lost our voices from yelling over the band. It was a good time tough. I just have to say that I'm thankful I don't drink so that I don't have to worry about making a fool of myself.

Early the next morning, Steve and I ran four miles in the snow and rain. It was actually perfect! It was quiet, cool and refreshing.

Next we made a double batch of Vanilla Cream Caramels with my mom. You haven't had caramels until you've had these. It is almost a science to have them turn out perfectly!

After caramels came a trip to the Bountiful Temple. Thank you mom for watching the kids! It was wonderful to have some quiet time to reflect on our Savior.

Next we went to Salt Lake to attend the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert. It was more crowded than ever, and I've been going for ten years! Thanks to Steve's aunt, we were able to have a good place in line and had pretty decent seats. I love all the songs we sing to honor and celebrate the birth of Christ. I always feel the spirit when I hear the songs of His birth.

Once home from the concert, we wrapped said delicious caramels. Then finally came a good night's rest. It was a busy and fun-filled two days!

I want to wish each of you a safe, enjoyable, spirit-filled Merry Christmas!

Monday, December 6, 2010

Now it's official

It is officially the Christmas season now because three things have happened.

First, we went to the Festival of Trees. Or as Tyler calls it "The Festibal". I have been going for as many years as I can remember. It couldn't be the holidays until I had walked endless rows looking at trees that sort of start to look the same. Every year I love it. Hannah of course had a total melt down in the presence of Santa and Mrs. Clause (you'll notice Tyler doesn't quite know how to handle the situation!) Tyler loved the tree that had over a hundred dinosaurs and the delicious scones. It was a great day and for a great cause.

Second, the kids wore their "Christmas" clothes to church on Sunday. I know a lot of people only put their kids in Christmas clothes the Sunday before or after Christmas, but I paid money for those clothes, and I want to get my moneys worth! They are rather adorable, if I do say so myself!

Third, we've gone to the pediatrician and the pharmacy since both kids have coughs and are on the yummy pink medicine. Oh, I love this time of year! (I actually really do...minus sick kids!)