That Time of Year

 

The time to try to teach your kids the true meaning of Christmas. 

Last night we went to go look at Holiday lights and ended up at the best Christmas house, the Temple. You had to get out to see the Nativity, which was beautiful, but we could not linger long because it was 5 degrees out. Way too cold!

 

Trying to start new traditions.

Becca wanted to start the tradition of making Gingerbread Houses. So we made the dough, houses, and icing. Bought a bunch of candy that we don't need and tried it out. It went ok and we had a great time, but it is a lot of work. We will see if we are up to it next year.

 

Homemade Gifts

Actually this these are from a swap I did. I love Swaps. This swap I actually got an apron from the same person I had sent mine to which has not been the case before. In every swap I have either sent or received an apron from someone who is LDS, small world. The top one is the apron I sent out and the bottom one is the one I got, I love it! I was able to wear my gingerbread man apron while making our gingerbread houses.

 

SNOW!

The picture of the Nativity was last night and this is today. I just shoveled two times in a row and it now needs to be done again. Snow is absolutely beautiful I love it, I just wish it wasn't cold. This is the view out the car window this morning.

 

Time with Friends and Family

We went to Christmas Tree Elegance at the Davenport with the Skidmores. For all your information you may think it is something your kids would enjoy, but they get bored real quick, and it all comes apart. Maybe better for a couple night out.

These are some of the reasons why I love this time of year. There many more. 

Why do you love this time of year?