Christmas Eve 2011

Each Christmas Eve we love acting out the Nativity as a family. We make some great memories and feel the Spirit so strongly. Here's the cast list and some pics :)

Director/Costumes: Kaitlin
Photographer: Jeep
Video Camerawoman: Nisha
Producer: Shelley
Narrator: Don
Mary: Kaitlin
Joseph: Dallon (Kait's fiance!)
Baby Jesus: Kamdon
Sheep: Trexton
Samuel the Lamanite/Sheep: Dalaki
Shepherds: MahLee & Tayleah
Angel: Kinley
Wisemen: Kiana, Daezia, & Akaydeh
Audience: Koda & Mandi







Another tradition we have is to open up a new pair of pajamas. I thought the kids looked adorable in their matching pj's :)

We Love Preparing for Christmas!

The day after Thanksgiving we get out all the Christmas decorations - it's one of my favorite days of the year! This year I had such a great experience, and I especially loved sharing it with my kids. My heart was full of gratitude on this day!




The next week we got to take the kids to see Santa and Mrs. Claus. They were super-excited, and we all can't wait for him to visit! :)



I just love when little kids cry on Santa - I think it's so adorable :)

Kaydeh; MahLee & her friend, Allison

Thanksgiving 2011

We love Thanksgiving. This year we stayed in Milford and ate at my mom's house. It was so delicious. I especially enjoyed seeing cousins, playing football with the kids, and watching some TG Friends episodes. All in all, we have so much to be grateful for!


Cute table decor by Kiana, Kaydeh, & Kin; Dalaki & Mom


Official taste-testers; Kam & his dad


Jess & Nish; David, Mom, & Kris


The kid table :)

At the football game

Ryan, Jeep, & Dalaki; my Heisman pose

Running back, Tay; QB 1, Kiana