The girls were in "A Church Mouse Christmas" musical with their school. They couldn't wait to show Bryan and I what they have been practicing over the last month or so. It was really cute and they did amazing.
The girls made this fun little gingerbread village. Jane created the "town feel" with the tree and street on the cardboard.
The girls had their Christmas piano recital at Chick-fil-A. They get a free meal, play some music games, and have fun. It makes the "recital" less stressful for everyone.
Jane loving on our furry baby! It's about time for him to get a haircut...
Poor Howie was so ashamed of his new look. He was hiding in his crate and appeared to be cold. Don't worry, we bought him a plaid vest to wear!
Our neighbor puts on a really fun Christmas light show every night. The girls LOVE the music.
Decorating Christmas cookies. I bought this special frosting from the store and Kate and Jane spent 2-3 hours decorating cookies. They did a really good job!
We went to the Christmas lights at BLORA and visited Santa's Villiage for some treats and to see Santa Claus.
'Twas the night before Christmas...
And then the girls woke up at like 05:30. Ah! I couldn't believe it. They have never done that. Bryan told them they could look through their stockings, but they were really loud. We might as well have just started at 05:30. I think Bryan and I really need to come up with a plan for the girls not coming down before 0700. How are other people getting their children to wait and look decent themselves while filming their children running down the stairs to the Christmas tree? That's not us!
Kate got make-up, books, cotton candy maker, clothes, electric razor and scooter (to share), and a bracelet kit.
Howie got a rope and a pig.
Jane got a book, marble madness, an electric razor and scooter (to share), clothes, bracelet kit, and make-up.
Although I am not pictured, I got some workout equipment, a fur coat (pictured with Kate), and headphones.
My famous cinnamon rolls turned out fabulous this year! They are ready to be cooked in the picture below.
The day after Christmas, me and the girls started the long drive to Utah. The weather was terrible. Fog in Texas, high winds in New Mexico, almost hit 2 sets of elk in Colorado, and a random squabble in Utah. I stopped in Pagosa Springs, Colorado for the night with Michael, Lauren, and their family. It was fun to go to the cabin again- no dog this time. Ruby was sad.
When we finally made it to Utah, grandma and grandpa had more gifts for the girls. I was so happy to have made it safely. It was so nice to be home with my parents. I love that they saved all the Christmas decorations for us!
We saw cousins and aunts/uncles, went sledding, hung out in the Linford's hot tub, ate dinner with grandma and grandpa Ahlborn, played pool, and celebrated NYE at Rachel's house.
And I went skiing with my sister!
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