Happy 17th Birthday Josh!

Oh how we love this awesome guy!  He excels in everything he puts his mind to and has such a kind heart. 

December Happenings

I had the opportunity to share a message at the Christmas Angel box vigil at our cemetery.  It was such a tender and sweet time to gather with other families whose children have passed away.

BYU games

 Visiting Caleb before one of our snowiest Winters ever!

 Gingerbread houses

Christmas Programs

 Cub scouts:  Mitchell earned his Bear award

Christmas cousin club with our local cousins

 Dallan had a birthday!  We love him beyond measure! 

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve traditions are my favorite!  French toast breakfast for Dallan's birthday/ turkey Dinner/ activing out the nativity/ sharing our gifts to the Savior/ lighting candles for Caleb/ magic hot cocoa and Christmas movies until bedtime!  I love this day!

San Diego: The Beach

Oh how I love the beach! It is simply magical!  Watching my boys search for shells and soak in the beauty of the shoreline filled my heart right up.

San Diego: Sea World

We LOVE SeaWorld.  Even though it rained the entire day we were there, we loved watching the shows, walking through the sea life exhibits and finding creative ways to stay dry!  There were also so many fun Christmas displays!  Mitchell loved seeing a real reindeer and holding the antler that it recently lost.  Mitchell was also the "sting ray whisperer" and loved petting them while we waiting for the Dallan and the big boys to go on more rides! 

San Diego: BYU Bowl Game

 Our first stop on our trip to San Diego was the BYU bowl game.  We were soaked within the first 5 minutes, but the rain didn't keep us from having a good time!