First off, some cute, random pictures of Audrey being Audrey.
Audrey had a blast at Airborne.
She continues to Un-Marie Kondo my drawers. So helpful!
Cheering on the Utes in their bowl game, which they lost.
Steven and Sarah both attended their school's winter dance. There was lots of food, loud music, and I think they both enjoyed it.
We normally try and avoid skiing during the holidays because of the crowds, but we made an exception for the Isgetts. Mike and I went on the 26th and we took the kids with us on the 27th. The kids have all improved a lot.
Ever since The Mandalorian came out, we've been a "little" smitten with "Baby Yoda". Andy made Sarah a baby Yoda and we decided he needed a place to sleep, like his pod on the show. I haven't done paper machet since elementary school, but Sarah I worked together to make him a new home.
Mike and I usually try and go to bed early on New Years Eve, but our kids are getting older and wouldn't allow it. We decided to stay up late. Kind of.
On Christmas morning we told the kids they could wake up and get their stockings, but couldn't wake us up until Audrey woke. Babies don't usually know when they're supposed to sleep in, so we woke up and got started with our normal Christmas traditions. We started by watching, "The Nativity". This is my favorite part of the morning and helps remind us the true meaning before the crazy present grab begins.
The small gifts this year were a sewing machine for Sarah and myself, a punching bag for the boys and the Lego Saturn 5 rocket for Mike and the boys to put together. It was basically for Mike, but we can pretend it was for the boys. ;) They built it through the day using a time lapse app. The big gifts were a cruise to the Caribbean we're taking over spring break. I made these cool ticket booklets for them, but failed to take a picture.
Mike's parents and Andy came over for brunch and presents. Andy used his amazing skills of crocheting and knitting to make Sarah a baby Yoda and Audrey a gorgeous eggplant purple sweater. It's so nice I put it in her once and now it will be saved for posterity.
My mom made these beautiful ornaments for us. We all loved them.
The Isgetts flew in Christmas afternoon and we enjoyed spending almost a week with them. I was not on my picture game and this is one of the only ones I got. We started a puzzle with doughnuts and it was fun brain candy.
It was a wonderful Christmas. I'm so grateful for this time of year. This may not be the season Jesus was actually born, but the focus, love and season of giving in His name is my favorite time of the year.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Our stake usually has a huge Christmas event, but this year it was a small ward (congregation) breakfast and program. Perfect. Steven was one of the Wise Men (obviously) and Sarah helped with the young children. Our whole family wore matching PJ's, but the boys ran home before I remembered to get a picture. At least I got a cute one with my girls, especially with Audrey smiling. She's too busy to smile on command these days.
Since I'm Adam's class "room mom", I get to attend all the parties. It's been fun.
We visited Erik on the 20th, which is always one of my favorite things to do. Audrey is counter productive, so don't usually stay long, but I'm always glad we get to visit "him". We went to see the new Jumanji movie after, but Audrey's days of sitting quiet in a theater are over for the time being. Mike and I took turns wandering with her. She was napping in the car when we visited Erik.
The Sunday before Christmas was when our ward decided to have the Christmas program. Mike and Sarah performed and did a wonderful job. I love our little family! As you can see, Audrey loves to pose for pictures. ;)
Sarah had her third recital on the 17th. She played a beautiful rendition of "Angels we have heard on high". She did a wonderful job and we were very proud of her performance in not one, not two, but THREE recitals. ;)
