This time of year is so much fun with the kids filled with lots of
joy, laughter, excitement, and anticipation. Here's a little bit of what we've been up to...
GinGerBread Houses.
Thanks to Vanessa our kids had the most amazing Gingerbread Party complete with home made aprons for each girl, home made gingerbread houses, and lots of yummy (and pretty) food. Everyone had so much FUN!

KK had her annual Holiday Recital. She ended up with some special unexpected guests. Papa and Grammy were there even though Papa had just had bypass surgery the week before. ( we love you dad!) ANd... Daddy happened to be on his annual golf trip with his long time buddies to Bandon Dunes, but came home a day early and surprised us all by showing up to KK's recital just in time to see her dance in "Santa Clause is Coming to Town." What a great surprise!!!

My sisters, mom and I were able to fit in a Girls Night Out for dinner and shopping at Scottsdale Fashion Place. We've decided we need to schedule a Girls Night at least once every three months. It makes it much easier to visit and chat when the kiddos are at home with daddy!

I'm finally starting to trust Rex around his little brother. He still doesn't quite understand how to be gentle with him, but he LoVes to make him laugh! I can see they are going to be great buds!

Grandad flew in for the BYU basketball game and joined the kids for a Christmas dance party with Aunt Kari!

The girls came home excited to sleep by the Christmas Tree after they spent the afternoon at Megan and Paige's. They always seem to get fun new ideas from these girls.

Ward Christmas Party with Santa!