Tons of FUN!

We did a lot of fun things in December.
Here is a quick recap.
We took the kids to Temple Square to see the lights.
Ellie was so excited to go to the temple.
She wanted to touch it, and was thrilled when she got to walk right up to the door.
It was really fun for her.
Ryan was good as always, and looked a bit like the kid from "A Christmas Story".
That's what I get for having a 25 lb six month old baby!

Ellie also had her first real dance recital.
She loves her dance class, but really didn't like the costume.
It was itchy, and she never stopped itching...not even on stage during her performance.
She looks really cute though!

Ang, Matt, Kirsten and Dalton came from Maryland for Christmas.
Last year, Ellie and Dalton had issues, but this year they were great friends.
They played in the snow, played Wii, and even got to have a sleepover.
Here is a good moment when they were playing a game on the iTouch.
They are better with technology than I am!

We had our annual reenactment of the Christmas Story.
Ellie got to be Mary, and Ryan was the youngest (not the smallest), so he got to be Baby Jesus.
Mary did not hold her baby, he is over 1/2 her weight.

Here are all the cousins on Christmas Eve.
They all got new jammies.
Of course, Ellie has to wear a nightgown, so you can't see her new jammies.

Our family on Christmas morning...early, before showers!

I'd say it was Ryan's favorite present, but he doesn't know the difference.
It was my favorite present he got!
It is the truth with this kid!

Daddy built a snow cave for Ellie to play in.
Even thought it was freezing cold, they stayed out for hours!
I love having a husband that will do that while I stay in the warm house.
I did venture out to take photos.

We had a great December and I have tons more photos to upload to my computer.
I will update again soon...I hope!