Ok, we are feeling really upset about the fact that we moved to Utah and there is no snow!! We were all dreaming of a white Christmas, but it didn't happen. The girls are dying to go skiing and use their new sleds that Santa brought them, but there is no white stuff outside. Weather aside, we did have a nice family Christmas this year!
My parents came into town from Florida and we we to dinner and to see the lights at Temple Square after they got here. What a beautiful night. Piper was not a fan of her hat we made her wear to stay warm, but Mia and Lily loved it. It had been a long time since we had been down there, and it was fun to do that as a family - us, grandparents and cousins.
We spent Christmas eve with Jason's family at his mom's house. The highlight was seeing Jason dressed up as Santa and bringing toys to the kids. It was Jason's dad's job each year, but with him gone this year the honor of dressing up as Santa was passed to Jason. It took a minute, but Mia and Lily soon realized it was "dad" and got a kick out of seeing him in the costume. Piper had no idea who it was, but she didn't like the man in the red suit at all!
We had Christmas morning here at the house, and my parents came up to open presents with us. Lily was the most excited, and couldn't open her presents fast enough. Piper got with the program and it was fun to see her face each time she opened a new gift. Then we quickly got ready and went to church. I was amazed at how easily the kids put down all of their toys and got dressed for church without any complaining. It was nice to be there on Christmas Sunday, and really remember the whole reason for the season. We then had lunch and opened more presents at my sister's house. The girls then spent hours dancing to Just Dance 3 - we had two dancing addicts. It was a nice day and the girls fully enjoyed Christmas in Utah, even if there was no snow.
Our Christmas break has gone by so fast!! Once the holiday was over, we jumped into my nephew, Hayden's, birthday and baptism. More family meals with Jason's family and then we got struck with the dreaded family stomach flu! It hit Mia and Lily within hours of each other, then Jason and we unknowingly passed it on to Jason's extended family. I felt awful that we started the chain reaction. Somehow Piper and I escaped this time around. But it was not a great way to end the holiday season and start a new year. We spent New Year's Eve in bed recuperating from 3 days of sleepless nights and piles of laundry. The happiest part of the new year so far - a new nephew that was born New Year's Day morning! We now have a baby Terry in the family (named after Jason's dad). We can't wait to see him. But we will wait and make sure we don't spread any more germs. :)
Well, 2012 is here and we are ready for a happy and healthy new year, with no major life changes as we continue to adjust to life in Utah. Just praying for SNOW!!
The Santa at the restaurant - Hayden, Mia and Lily.
Piper - not happy with her hat. But so cute!!
Mia and Lily at Temple Square.
Christmas Morning!! And matching PJs (one of my favorite parts of Christmas)!!
