Christmas 2010

We had a family party with Matt's mom's side of the family, Matt took Isabel.  Lily, Kate and I stayed home

Isabel hanging out with her cousin Eve

being a shepherd

The big man himself!

On Christmas Eve, we had a family get together with just Matt's parents and siblings



We also had a wonderful Christmas morning!  Lily woke up and groggily asked in a raspy voice if Santa had come yet, I told her, "Yes, he came and left some presents for you in your stocking".  Then she exclaimed in disappointment and outrage, "But I wanted to see him!"  Everyone had been telling her all day that Santa was going to come to her house that night and I guess I never bothered to explain to her that he only comes when you are sleeping and no one ever sees him.  She got over it quickly though when faced with the prospect of opening presents!  We had to wake Izzie up.  It was SUCH a fun morning the girls were SO excited about all their gifts.  This was really our first Christmas where they 'got' it.  It was wonderful.

There is so much more that I could say about our Holiday season.  It was so great to be able to really teach Lily, and have her understand, this year about the true meaning of Christmas.  I feel like we have been blessed with such a sweet spirit in our home this month, especially with Kate's arrival.  It has made explaining about the birth of Christ to our kids easier.  I am so grateful for the Savior, Jesus Christ.  For his birth and life and love and example.  For his sacrifice, Resurrection, friendship, forgiveness and willingness to show us the way to lasting happiness and deep seeded joy.  I am grateful for the Holy Ghost who has born testimony of these truths to my heart and soul.  I am so grateful for the immeasurable blessings I have been given, especially for my wonderful friends and family, I love you guys.  I hope that you all had a Merry Christmas, with LOVE, Jenn.