Monday, December 20 - Jenni, Meg, Marisa, and I went to Olive Garden to have one last lunch before Christmas. We went to Olive Garden and it was so good! I haven't been then forever! We exchanged gifts and that was really fun too! Marisa gave me a beautiful picture of Christ with a woman and a sweet note about staying positive and keeping my chin up during hard times. It was the perfect afternoon with these wonderful women!
Tuesday, December 21 - I have been working my fingers to the bone trying to get these gnome ornaments made for my neighbors. They were fun to make but after about 40 of them, I am tired. I sent Zack and Ricki out around our circle for a little while to deliver a few of them.
Wednesday, December 22 - Dad, Jenni, and I went and did our annual Christmas shopping for mom this morning. We got a lot done in a fairly short time and then went out to lunch. It is always so fun to be with these two. I love this annual tradition!! Tonight, I finally had all the neighbor gifts ready to go and I took the other kids with me to deliver them while Simon and Zack were at soccer practice. Unfortunately, Kendra was running down a driveway, slipped on some ice, stepped wrong off a curb, slammed into the side of the van, and hurt her ankle. :( It started swelling right away and I didn't want her awake in pain all night so I took her to the InstaCare. Luckily, her foot isn't broken but she will be sore for a few days. This girl and her ankle injuries, poor thing!
Thursday, December 23 - I spent all day wrapping gifts! I want to say that it was stressful and no fun...but I actually love wrapping! :) Simon went to the office today and got so many wonderful gifts! This afternoon, mom came over to get some new Christmas-y nails done and Kenny happened to FaceTime her while she was here. It was so fun to get to talk to him and take a little tour through his new house. I sure miss him this time of year!
Friday, December 24 - We had our traditional Christmas Eve prime rib dinner at Grandma Sharon and Grandpa Jim's house. We had a special treat and got to spend an extra couple of hours there. Grandma wanted to surprise Grandpa with a new toilet in their master bathroom so Simon and Nick installed it before dinner. :) I got to sit and relax and watch a show while they worked hard. After dinner, Grandma did a super cute scavenger hunt for the kids, gave them their gifts, then the adults all opened their gifts from each other. I just love this family tradition! I hope it never ends!!
Saturday, December 25 - Merry Christmas! What a special day this has been! We were able to get up and spend more time than normal at home opening gifts and just being together. We had breakfast at mom and dad's then had the kids open their gifts. We then went to Dave & Viv's to spend the evening with them. I can't believe we have a new baby in the family already! We wished he could have been there with us but we look forward to next year with little Brooks! This has been a great day and wonderful Christmas season! I wish the feelings of our Savior, of love, and of family could be this strong all throughout the year.
Sunday, December 26 - Let the food continue on! BJ cooked this 16 lb. brisket for our family to come over and enjoy on Sunday. It was so good and fun to be together again for another day!
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