Christmas Time in Salt Lake!

Adam and I were able to go to the Mormon Tabernacle Christmas Concert. We were staying with Brooke and Brock so they watched the girls for us. We met Robb and Keiko there and they already had tickets, so Adam and I stood in "Stand-By". We got in and it was beautiful. There is nothing like hearing the choir sing live. Then we went out to eat at the best restaurant! We love spending time with those two. Thanks guys!

The next night we went to see the lights with the whole clan!

It was so cold and there was a freezing wind, but the kids were such troopers, all bundled up and they loved our adventure.

The girls loved the statue of Christ, especially Abby. She couldn't quit talking about it and kept telling me with such a sad expression about the holes in his hands and feet. She has a great love for her Savior.
Okay I feel like the worst mom, because somehow in the trip over we forgot her coat. I didn't want her to travel in it so instead I apparently left it behind. Anyway we threw layers on her and some of Chase's sweaters. Even though it wasn't a girly thing, it was better than nothing and she makes anything look cute......Thanks Chase!

I didn't know until I saw this picture, that Abby was right next to me. It made me laugh seeing her cute little rosy face down there.

These two are best friends! Poor Chase had "Pink-Eye"... plus he was crying because Abby had to go, but he told me that he had one smile for the camera. I love when they are together, Abby is always so happy with him.

We had so much fun. Thanks Brooke and Brock we love you guys!

Amazing!

Every night we are blessed to look out our dinning room window and see an incredible view of the sun setting. This night in particular was simply amazing, there are no words to describe its breath-taking beauty! We couldn't believe what we were seeing and I was so excited to catch a glimpse of it on camera (I say glimpse because it doesn't quite do it justice, if you can believe that)
Since we have had these views, it seems that Abby and Aisha have fallen in love with anything that has to do with the sun, moon or stars. I love that they get joy from our Father's Creations and take excitement in its simple pleasures. How blessed we are to have such a world and a realization that we are loved!

In the Christmas Mood!

We have been in the Christmas mood a little early this year. Even before Thanksgiving was over we had lights on our house and had some shopping out of the way. But I had to wait for Adam to have a day off so we could go get a tree. Last night with Christmas music in the background, we put up a tree, decorated it, made hot chocolate (French Vanilla for the anti-chocolate guy) and after the girls were in bed we watched Elf! It was a lot of fun.
I'm so thankful for this Season and the fun traditions that come along with it. I am especially thankful for the reason we celebrate it. I think it's interesting that this time of year affects everyone in a special way. It's a time to reflect on the most precious gift any of us could receive, our Savior Jesus Christ. His spirit is all around and filling everyone with compassion and love for one another. I'm grateful that I have family and friends to share this time with. I love it.

Merry Christmas everyone!




Abby was so careful with each
ornament and very meticulous
about how they hung and where
they were placed.









Aisha was SO excited about the tree
and all the things that went on it.
She would squeal every time we put
an ornament on and run to snatch it
off just as fast. She loved it and was
pretty giggly the rest of the night.