Sunday, March 2, 2014

the most wonderful time of the year

 *i love this time of year
*i love celebrating the birth of my Savior

*i love purchasing gifts especially with the kids.  (he said, hey mom look...)

when i turned around he had this funny grinch look on his face and bah hum bug hat.  he's such a crack up! 
*i love not counting calories for the entire month of December and all the yummy neighbor treats (giving and receiving).  
*i love reading family yearly newsletters and cards
*i love that target stays open til 11
*i love the hymns in church
*i love creating gifts and gift tags for those near and dear
*i love jingle bells on the doorknob
* i love being in charge of the ward party
or perhaps i should say i love how supportive my family is when i'm asked to do the party.  the all pitched in and made it happen.  Ry/ky and his buddies cooked all the food and it was delish
*i love good old fashioned caroling.  
*funny how surprized some of our neighbors were, overall I think they all enjoyed it
*i love seeing the temple lights with our crew
*i love making gingerbread houses with the kids. they are all just so creative and clever.   
*i love hearing the song"oh holy night" in high tenor pitch.  Its my favorite. 
*i love baking with my girlie

*i love having a baby in the home at Christmas time
everything is just so magical with a baby 
*i love opening jammies from the elves on christmas eve
as well as playing the fun new game they bring.  
I especially love when they are silly games that make us act goofy and laugh til it hurts.  
*i love letters to santa, especially precious ones like this
"hi what i want for christmas is in e theg (anything).  I am happy for in e theg.  Love you.  
Isn't she just so tender?! 
*i love putting together teacher gifts.  apple jar with candy and gift card inside.