Christmas

Christmas Eve started at 10:00 am and went ALL day.  We started at the Johnson's.  We had a fun get-to- know you game.  Bridger loved telling everyone about himself.  Grandma and Grandpa gave them the traditional PJ's

They also gave each kid one of their favorite treats that they got all to themselves.  Lilly was obviously happy about it.

All the grandkids: Carter, Brinlee, Austin, Jade, Aubrey, Bridger, Katelyn, Perry, Lilly and Baylee

We headed out to the Doman's where we celebrated uncle Ryan's birthday and then had the Christmas program.  We start with acting out the Christmas story.  Lilly insisted on being Mary...there was no question.

The cutest picture ever!

After the Christmas story, we sing Christmas carols and then play Hide the Thimble.  It's a family favorite. Lilly had her own version- hide the baby doll. 

Then it was back to the Johnson's for one of our own family tradition's.  We always feed the reindeer.  The kids love it.  They make the food and then put it in bags that Bridger made when he was three.  We leave them on the porch.

On Christmas morning that is the first thing they want to see.  This year Rudolph left them an apple.  (I think it had something to do with the wind and not wanting the bags to blow away)
Overall it was a great Christmas.  Lilly asked for a piano and a Tuba.  Santa left a nice note explaining why he was unable to bring a tuba but promised if Lilly would eat her vegetables and still wanted a tuba after she grew a little, then he would bring it for her.  He knows her and her willingness to eat vegetables.

Bridger also got a note from Santa telling him that the Wii that he wanted was waiting for him back in Oregon.  Bridger was one happy boy.

christmas in Utah part 2

The kids and I had tried to go to the lights at Temple Square, but it didn't work out.  So I took the kids down during the day.  We walked around a bit and the ended up at the Church Museum. They had a great section for kids with a lot of activities.  My kids LOVED it.

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Bridger has always loved Moroni.  He had a mini version of this in his room for years.  He was so excited to get his picture next to a "real" version.

Christmas in Utah part 1

Christmas Lights in Ogden.

Utah Trip 2011- part 2

The number one thing that Lilly wanted to do on our trip to Utah was to see Jesus and the temple.  She talked about it every day until I took her there.  I love her testimony.  Both of my kids have so much faith.  We had a hard time pulling Lilly away from Jesus.  She stood and looked at Him for a long time and then she just stood there and touched Him.

The story of the Good Samaritan is one of Bridger's favorite stories.

 We walked across the street to Deseret Book and then hung out outside by the fountains.  My kids couldn't resist playing in the water.