Family Photos

A few months ago, my friend Tricia and I decided to take family pictures for each other. I think we got the better end of the deal, although photographing Nate is not an easy task. So, I am finally getting around to posting them! Thanks Tricia!

What most of them looked like...

Crafty Christmas Eve

This year we spent Christmas in our own home for the first time. It was a little different than Christmases past but it was really nice. On Christmas Eve, we had lunch with friends, the Stevens, and spent the afternoon chatting and playing. Then the kids got to paint while I made Christmas dinner. The girls each painted a ceramic baby Jesus and Nate painted a watercolor nativity. They really enjoyed this (and so did I, as it made for a peaceful Christmas Eve). Then we watched "Joy to the World" to help us remember what Christmas is all about.
 

Santa definitely found us at our new house and Christmas morning was fun and busy as we headed off to church. The kids sang a few songs with the primary children in sacrament meeting, even Nate, while Robert sang with the choir and I played the piano. It was a great Christmas and we felt very blessed to have each other to celebrate it with.

Great to be 8

Carter turned 8 years old yesterday! She is growing up! She really excels in school and loves to read (this might be an understatement). She is an excellent writer as well. Carter loves to imagine and create and craft and plan....anything. She likes lists :) She also likes to dance and sing. Someday, she would like to visit France. She is looking forward to getting baptized next week.

Here are some of her favorites:

Food: Egg Sandwiches

Color: Purple

Animal: Elephant

Thing about school: Science

Movie: Tangled and Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2

Song: Dynamite
Treat: Hershey's Chocolate

And finally, here is a little something she wrote a couple weeks ago that I thought was sweet:

About My Family

Five words: Families can be together forever

Four words: Have a fun time

Three words: I love you

Two words: Best friends

One word: Home

Piano Recital

This was Gabby's first piano recital to play in. Kind of amazing since we haven't been real consistent with her lessons. She usually says, "Mom, isn't it about time for me to have a piano lesson?" We'll be better this year! She did great though and played "Jolly Old St. Nicholas".

Carter played two songs, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "If I Won 10 Million Dollars". She has done so well and loves having a piano around that she can practice anytime she wants.