After-Thanksgiving Fun

The weekend after Thanksgiving is always set aside for putting up Christmas decorations.Gma's nativity was the biggest hit with the girls. They loved playing with the little figures. Gma decided it was time for some news one, because the old ones were pretty battered and broken. Anne and Alicia were so excited for the new figures; they kept asking over and over when Gma was going to go buy them.



Setting up the tree is almost my favorite part of the whole Christmas season. It sets the whole atmosphere. My hubby was so good to do it for me. Thanks you so much, bud.

Playtime

We have had a couple fun times this past week. My good friend, Sara, came to spend the day with me and to help with the kids a bit. She even made us all lunch. The kids had such a good time spending time playing together. As the following picture shows.

Lunch was sooo good!

And then Uncle Richy has had great time doing some fun crafts with the girls. He made a beautiful star with them. I have a picture of the finished product somewhere. I will attach it when I find it. We sure have loved having Uncle Richy around.

Thanksgiving 2010

Uncle Richy came to spend Thanksgiving weekend with us and to meet his new nephew.

We had a good crowd with us. Beate's brother, Oliver, was there. He loved holding Hyrum and didn't want to give him back.

I loved decorating the table.

We invited some of our friends over. Our girls had so much fun with the other kids. The food was delicious and the company was even better.
I am so grateful this year for my little family. But most especially for my husband, who does soooo much for me. He is my strength and my best friend. I am the luckiest girl in the world. I am also so grateful for the love of my Heavenly Father and how often I have felt it lately.

More of Hyrum





Since we can hardly get enough of him, we figure that some of you might be interested in some more pictures of this little boy ... These are from the hospital.

Christmas is Coming

I must be excited for Christmas because yesterday we made our Christmas chains. I love seeing them hanging by on the doorframe. The girls had fun doing it, but in the end got tired of making them and I finished for them. But oh well. Christmas is Coming!!!!!

Calling Rachel Keller

Do you recognize this outfit? Anne wore the girl version you gave us also, when she came home from the hospital. I love them!!!! Thanks soooo much...again!