Christmas Clothes 2010

The kids had some pretty cute and festive Christmas clothes this year. I love this tradition and love how great they look together:)

 

Christmas morning

Christmas morning was magical this year. The kids were in heaven and Santa spoiled them big time. They had so many toys they didn't have time to play with them all. I'm planning on having a talk with Santa about that one. But no complaints, it was a happy and blissful morning. Love these kids and that handsome man!

 

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve with the Diederich's was a ton of fun. Nothing like eating lots of yummy food, being visited by Santa Clause, listening to all the talented kids and visiting with the ones we love.

 

Christmasing

It's only a few days before Christmas and I am still trying to tie up loose ends. It's a good thing we fininshed our Christmas shopping long ago because our days have been filled to the brim with other activities and assignments.

Yesterday I worked on our neighbor gifts. Turned out to be a lot of work, but I am so happy with how they turned out. Take a look... 

Oh, and just in case we weren't busy enough, Steve and I were visited by one of our high councilmen last night. We have been asked to be a Ma and Pa on our Stake's Trek this summer. Bring on the bonnets and bloomers!

Christmas at Temple Square

The Diederich's and the Henrie's all went to Temple Square the Sunday before Christmas and it was so much fun. I really love having everyone together. It was bitter cold, but was well worth the freezing. I love being at the temple, especially when it is lit with lights!

 

I love this picture. I like to imagine this is what my dad will look like when he meets the Savior.

 

Reagan's Christmas Dance Show

Reagan is becoming quite the little dancer. She loves dancing with her best friend Makella and going to the same studio as her cousin Summer. Another great show!

 

Happy SIX years, Baba!

Today marks 6 years since the day my best friend and I were sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti Temple. Our time together has been filled with so many things. Happy, sad, funny, embarrassing, joyous, heartbreaking, shocking and exciting. Things I never could have dreamed we would go through together and things I always dreamed we would.

I have said this a lot of times before, but today I am reminded again of how lucky I am to have found such a great guy, find out that he loves me and wants to spend his life and more with me, and then actually get to live this life with him. We have 3 beautiful children, a wonderful home and more than we could ever need. Together we have built this life. It's not always perfect, actually it rarely is, but somehow through all the craziness, the lack of time, the busy schedules and many commitments, we find a way to come together. To support each other. To lift and listen and care.

So thank you, Baba. Thank you for hearing me when I don't say anything at all. Thank you for knowing just what I need and helping me get it. Thank you for making me better than I ever could be alone. Thank you for showing me the best way to be happy. I love you more today than ever before. For the person you were when you took me to the Temple, and for the person you have become as we have been together. I admire and love you. Happy #6.

As I looked for a picture of Steve and I alone, I couldn't find one. Then I realized that Steve and I aren't ever Steve and I. We are a family of 5. Attached to our limbs are 3 little ones who cling to our livelihood and need every ounce of time and attention we have. We have been given a gift that we talked and dreamed of having together. I felt it only appropriate to have a picture of all of us on this special day. This is Steve and I on our Sixth Anniversary. How very lucky we are!

Helping Jenny

I am participating in an auction to benefit a wonderful woman who has had it hard for too long. You can learn more about Jenny here. Her lovely daughter wanted to do something great for her so she is holding an online auction to raise money to help pay the mounting medical bills. Here is my small contribution...

The auction will be held from December 11th through the 13th. To see all the other things that have been donated check out her website here. I hope you all reach out and help someone in need this holiday season!