December 2016

 Welcome to the end of 2016!

We're here for it! Setting up the tree...

pulling out ornaments my Nana made (that were on my tree growing up)...

and attending ALL the performances!

Sheridan sang for a cute programs with the 8-11 year old girls at church.

Jack played upright bass with the orchestra

in his Rainbow Dash hat. I admire this kid's commitment to authenticity.

The elementary school had their sing around and Henry played the xylophone.

Sheridan sang while half her class showed off their recorder playing.

And Sheridan performed in...honestly, I have no idea. I think it was Aladdin, Jr. But I'm not positive! Whomp whomp, that'll teach me to try and recap a month that was nearly 5 years ago!

Micah is looking sharp with his festive R2-D2 shirt and fedora. Notice he does not have his oxygen accessory!!!!

We were blessed to have a visit from the 3 Wise Men! It was such a fun way for the bishopric to visit during the holidays.

Henry really wanted to reprise his role as Ebenezer Scrooge, so we threw together A Christmas Carol performance for Grammy and Pop.

Check out the Tiny Tim we found!

We went with Grammy and Pop to the Museum of Natural Curiosity. It is always so fun!!

Christmas Eve dinner means turkey dinner for us. Since we almost always have Thanksgiving dinner with the Martins, it's my chance for turkey dinner leftovers! Plus, we just love it. We were so blessed to have Grammy and Pop join us!

Christmas Eve means time for the Nativity play. Sheridan in particular looks forward to it every year. Probably because she LOVES playing the part of Mary.

Christmas Eve gifts! Whatever could they be?

They are all dressed up and ready to go. To bed.

Wake up wake up for Christmas morning!

It was busy and there were lots of gifts. It was so fun to have Grammy and Pop here!

I snapped one picture of this cute turkey during Christmas Dinner at the Martin's.

A rare movie in the theaters! Moana was excellent, and my Pacific Island-loving heart was so full.

The kids liked it, too.

I love getting unexpected calls from my little brother. I love those calls even more when he's in Salt Lake City for a four hour layover. So grateful to be able to drop everything and spend some time with this crazy kid at a random IHOP in SLC.

I slept off my late night with Learon while Tyler took Grammy and the kids to the BYU Bookstore. They got up close and personal with Cosmo.

The best way to wrap up this whole year was to be able to witness Henry being baptized.

We're so grateful for the faithful example this kiddo sets for us.

Suit up in the armor of God, party people! It's getting crazy out there!