Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Christmas Traditions

Well, it's been a while since I've blogged...and I've missed it! I got back from my sisters weekend which was awesome, fun, heavenly, much needed, invigorating, etc. etc. and I don't think I've had a spare minute since!!! Thanks Lisa and Wendy for an awesome time...and thanks to Alan and my kiddos for holding down the fort and not totally destroying the house while I was gone...OK flash forward...we had Halloween, it was so fun (and I still haven't had a second to download my pics..but trust me, the girls were adorable as a vampire (Josie) a monkey (Joely) and Nemo (Jenna)...Jonah & Jeremy dressed up too...Jonah was a very good zombie Ute football player and Jeremy was the Joker (Heath Ledger-type) and he was VERY scary...and most of all...they were safe and had a blast....they covered the entire neighborhood and then some and ate so much candy we will keep the dentist in business!!! We had a lovely November....I got my wish as to no snow...THANK YOU!!! and Alan's parents hosted Thanksgiving and it was fun....it was us, Al's brothers Mike, Kenny & Wayne...the other two Phil and John weren't able to make it. We had a nice dinner and hung out with everyone all evening....we left happy, grateful for a wonderful family and FULL!! Now we are in December and I seriously can't believe how fast it has gone by...I really will be shopping on Christmas Eve I'm sure...to finish everything up. I'm not going to berate myself for it anymore. I'm dealing with the reality of shopping for six children and unless I start in July, there just isn't enough time to finish up much before Christmas Eve. And I admit...I love shopping during the Christmas season (minus Black Friday which I avoided this year as well as last) because it just makes me feel all Christmasy (is that a word???) and I love this time of year!

We put up our Christmas tree, house lights and inside decorations and on Sat., Dec. 6th we engaged in our long standing tradition of going to Temple Square to see the lights...Since we've been back in Utah, we have been going with our friends the Andersons...Scott was Alan's roommate at Snow and Christine has been my best friend since birth! We meet at Crown Burger, gorge ourselves and then walk it off (yeah right, I know) on Temple Square! This year it was especially enjoyable because it wasn't so freezing cold...and there wasn't snow covering up the lights. We forgot our camera (hence, the generic picture) but we had a great time! It is one of mine and the kids' favorite Christmas traditions!!!

So, I hope you all comment...I want to know how you all are doing...and Merry Christmas to you all!!

6 comments:

Jules said...

I almost called you to see if everyone was ok--since it had been so long since you posted. I'm glad all is well and just busy.

Kinsey Pistorius said...

that is definitely something I miss about utah is the lights at temple square during Christmas. We wish we were with y'all for the holidays but hopefully we'll see y'all soon!!!

Wendy said...

Glad to see ya'll are good! Sad that I have to read your blog to see what's going on with you. Your answering machine doesn't give me any info--just tells me to leave a message! j/k love ya!

jaclyn weist said...

We were there! We went around 5:30 or to walk around with my sister's family and my parents. It was a BEAUTIFUL night! Best time we've been to Temple Square for the lights!

Sounds like you've had a fun time! I did do the black Friday and it was crazy because I had to drive 20 miles on a 20 mile stretch of nothingness to just get to Walmart! Gotta love Idaho! I actually do. but it was still crazy. :)

Lisa said...

Cute post, Wendy. I keep up with you too via your blog. That's okay...I'm not angry or resentful or bitter or feel left out....just kidding. Loved the background...you should pick one like Wendy, Kinsey and I.

Aubry Wilkes said...

Amy! How are you lady. Your children are gorgeous. Do they all have names that begin with J? Very cute. I still have your grandma's chair that I bought at her yard sale over 12 years ago. Small world. Aubry