2012 Christmas Letter

Christmas

We went to Cedar City for a Taylor Christmas this year.  I didn't get a lot of pictures.  We did the nativity on Christmas Eve with our family, Clark's family, and Andy's family.  On Christmas morning it was just our family and Andy's family with Grandma & Grandpa.  David's family and Jeff's family came after Christmas. 

 

 Abby got a cute kitchen set from Santa with some food accessories.

Taylor got a barn...

 

And Kason got the Nintendo 3DS that he's been saving his money to buy for about 2 years.  He was a happy camper.

 

Abby wasn't feeling well on Christmas day.  Here's some snuggle time with cousin Ryan.  This began our month-long bout with sickness and flu.

 

 We have never been more aware than this Christmas how very grateful we are that our Savior was born.  We reflected as we celebrated his birth how fortunate we are that He atoned for our sins, that He carries our sorrows, and that we have the ability to repent and be forgiven. 

Visit with Santa

Santa visited our ward party and we were able to snap a quick picture of all 3 kids with him.  Then they took turns talking to him and getting a treat. 

When Abby's turn was over, she seemed hesisitant to leave and I had to practically carry her off the stage.  When we headed out to the car, she was really pouty.  I asked her what was wrong, and she folded her arms and said "Santa didn't give me my present!"  I had to explain to her that it wasn't Christmas yet and that he'd bring her present in a few weeks.  She didn't really get the concept.  Why didn't he just give it to her in person while she was on his lap?  Too cute.