December...Fun times

December is such a wonderful and crazy month all at once. There is so much fun and craziness to cram in!!

First it started with the annual gingerbread house extravaganza.....

We got together with a couple of our neighbors to make beautiful houses!! Needless to say after about an hour or so our house was condemned and deemed "unsuitable for anyone to live in". (Note the walls caving in)

Then came temple lights with Nama and Grammy and Lettie and Ryan and the kids. It was a perfect night and the lights were beautiful. It was a little crowded, but it helped to put us in the Christmas spirit. The kids were even lucky enough to get some hot chocolate and donuts that they were selling nearby. It was so nice to have my mom in town and get to spend some time with her!!. She was such a help, especially since the whole time she was here I had 2 sick kids. She was so wonderful and helped me do some deep cleaning!! Thanks mom!!

I didn't remember some of these displays from last year. They were super cool and looked soooo realistic. They have had the manger display but added a few others to the mix. Here is a picture of one of my favorites.

After lights then we were off to officially tell Santa what we wanted for Christmas. Davin and Hadley were very concerned that we only had one more day left to tell Santa what they wanted or they weren't going to get anything......NOTE TO SELF....Do not wait until CHRISTMAS EVE DAY to go visit Santa Claus. About 2 hours and $20.00 later. We had our official picture taken with Santa. Can't believe what kind of an extortion ring they have going at the mall.
I think Hadley was a little worried she might be on "the short list" with Santa. That is what she called it. I think she knew she had been a little Naughty this year!! Can't you see it in her face??

Addyson decided that she wanted to ask santa for a Laptop!!! She let me know Christmas morning since she didn't receive one she doesn't think that Santa is real!! Uh oh... she is going to be surprised next year, when she doesn't get anything, since she doesn't "Believe anymore!"

Here is the whole family on Christmas Eve anticipating Santas arrival. We got together with Dave's family since Dave had to work on Christmas Dave.....again......

Here is the proof that Dave is trying to grow his hair out again!! We go through this every year about this time. I still don't have him convinced that his hair is too thick too grow out.

Here are all the Grand kids on Dave's side of the Family . Campbell is the cutest little baby!! Addyson just loves to hold her. She smiles so easy!!