Christmas Eve

We start our Christmas Eve with Bret's extended family in Ogden. It is always fun to see everyone, especially the talent show! Bella is always ready to perform and this year she did her Marshmallow Dance with Lily. After, they also sang a couple of impromptu songs.

June kept herself busy with the ever popular Uncle Matt.

The highlight of the night is always a visit from the Big Man himself. This was a pretty historic year in the family. There were 8 great-grandchildren born. I didn't get a picture of it (so someone send me one if you have it!) but it was pretty impressive to see 6 of them with their mothers and Grandpa!

Preschool Party

Today was the preschool Christmas Party. Bella had a great time singing, dancing and listening to stories. Her favorite is dancing to the toy and doll song. She was thrilled with her present, a My Little Pony. I heard her and Bailey plotting to get each others gifts, but I don't think it worked out.

She told Santa what she wanted for Christmas, a Bone Book. Her teacher didn't quite understand her because on her list she had written phone books.

The day was bittersweet as it was Miss Tammy's last day. We will certainly miss her!

Sick Daddy

Daddy stayed home from work today, he was a little sick. Bella tried to make him better with lots of snuggles!

Cousins Christmas Party

Tonight was our cousins Christmas Party with my family. We spent a fun evening at my mom and dad's house. This party is always the Sunday before Christmas and to me it means that Christmas is really here. My older brother read us the Story of the Wooden Shoes whcich set a great tone. Then it was present time. Bret and I are very excited to play the Nordic Train Game, thanks Dan and Jen. Here are pictures of a few of the highlights.

Bella showing Marme all over the house.

Abbers, Bella and Jake.

The three babies.

All the cousins! (You try getting the many kids to be happy and look at the camera at the same time!)

Bella with Uncle Matt after opening the Hello Kitty CD player he picked out for her. She loves it!

Little Dan
Jake trying out his whoopee cushion! Thanks for the idea Jenny Moore!

June with Marme and Par.

Preschool Program

Bella's preschool program was tonight. Luckily, I had taken her to Sam's the day before so she was prepared to sing. And sing she did. This picture with her mouth wide open is not an exaggeration. She sang and sang her little heart out. It was fun to see and especially hear her over all the kids.

Taking a bow!

Gingerbread Castle

Bella found kit to make a gingerbread castle so we had to have it. Dad is a good sport about ll the princess items that seem to be invading our lives. He helped her put it together.

June watched patiently in her bumbo.

This is what the picture on the box looked like.

This is how ours turned out. Not exactly like the picture.

Bella was happy with it and we had fun so I guess that is what is important.

Sugar Cookies

Sunday evening, it was a perfect time to make a few sugar cookies. Bella had a new apron so she was thrilled to be helping. She did a great job rolling out the dough and cutting the shapes.

She was a great decorator, notice the amount of sprinkles on the plate.

All the Girls.

The finished project.