Things I missed in December...

How did I post 12 times in December and still miss all this stuff??

It was a BUSY month... that's how!

I took my girls to the Nutcracker... just like every year... it's tradition.  Shane comes with us about every 3rd year... but uses the "someone need to stay home with the baby" excuse as much as he can.  It's just not his favorite...

And this year... I learned that Saige feels the same way...  She pretty much let me know that she HATES going to the nutcracker... who knew???

We read lots of Christmas stories... I wrapped one up to open everyday from Thanksgiving to Christmas.  We made it most days, but had to play "catch up" several nights.

We had Joe and Lisa over for Sunday lunch once again...  It's always breakfast foods... and they are probably sick of that...  and wonder if we ever eat anything else!

We love those guys!

We had 4 dance Christmas parties...

Jadyn had her preschool Christmas Program...

Aren't 4 year olds the cutest?

I helped with Kenna's class party...

and Tayler had her YW's party...

Also had a bunch of friends over for a "Grinch Party"...

(they all have grapes in their lips... in order to "look" like the Grinch)

They watched the movie like that.  And sure had a good time!

We had a party with the Olson's...

(I'm posting this pic to show an example of a REALLY bad photoshop job. :))

Then I forgot my camera at...

a party with the Carlsen's...

Our Ward Party...

(which was a big deal since I was in charge of that as activities Chairman - after which I was released... it's been almost 5 years... I shed no tears. :))

The Falslev Family Christmas Party...  Shane's immediate family... held at a church... 

(it was ours and the Davis's turn to be in charge of this one.)

The kids had fun... and loved that Santa came and brought them an early present...

We went sledding at my parents house...

Then there was our friend party...

Filled with yummy food at Firehouse, and serious laughs during the White Elephant exchange!

And a late night playing games with Kimi and Jeff...

their little guy is adorable... and although Lydia has 2 1/2 months on him, I bet you can't tell. :)

Add in all of the Aggie Games...
A dance performance night...

and regular activities like dance, piano and gymnastics lessons...

then Bishopric and Tithing Settlement...

and we had NOT ONE free night from the 1st - 22nd.

So on the 23rd we bailed on the Aggie Game and had a night at home.  With pizza, books, a movie, and the whole family slept under the Christmas tree.  (Shane and I got the couches, and Lydia stayed in her crib... but the girls actually moved the presents in order to be UNDER the tree.) 

It was definitely busy... like I'm sure your holidays were...  but it was magical and perfect, and I wouldn't have changed any of it!

Hope your December was just as fabulous.