Addy's Preschool Christmas Program

Addelyn's preschool class did a rendition of the story of our Savior's birth.  I am so glad that she is at a school where these things are being retaught to her.  I love that she understands the real meaning of Christmas.
She was Mary in the little play.  She did a great job!

Church Christmas Party

Our ward had a great Christmas Party.  It was a chili cook off.  There were some really amazing chilis.  Very yummy!  The primary kids sang a few songs and of course, Santa came to visit!  It was a lot of fun!

Ugly Sweater Party

We decided to throw our First Annual Ugly Sweater Party.  It was a blast!  We had a good turn out and everyone looked fabulous in their sweaters.  We had a contest, everyone voted and Camille came out on top with the ugliest sweater.  We ate some yummy treats and played a few games.  We also had a white elephant gift exchange.  Many of the gifts were hilarious!  It was a lot of fun!  I'm grateful for the friends that we have made here. 

Festival of Trees

My friend Camille has done Festival of Trees in the past.  I decided to help her this year.  It was a lot of fun.  It is a charity event/fundraiser.  We go around to local businesses and ask for donations.  Using the money that was donated we buy tree decorations and decorations to go with our tree.  Our theme was "Home for the Holidays".  I LOVE how it turned out.  Camille is so creative.  Our tree raised $1300. 

Snow!!!

We got some snow, it wasn't a ton, but Addy was so, so excited!  The minute she woke up she was outside playing in it. Our yard was covered in snow angels by the time she was done. 

Thanksgiving 2013

We started a new tradition for the month of November.  We made a thankful tree.  Every night before bed we would each write something we were thankful for on a leaf.  It was a good way to remember how blessed we are. We had a great Thanksgiving this year!  My dad and brothers came up for it.  We had good food, played games, had a turkey bowl, ate some more, shopped, went and Christmas tree hunting, decorated our tree, went bowling, and had a good time!