The week before Christmas we were able to go to Temple Square, it was so beautiful. It was a perfect night, clear and not really cold. The kids loved it and have talked about it alot since. However, on the ride home we asked what their favorite part was they said "rolling down the hill." We had parked the car up a hill and to release some energy before making the 3 hr. trip home we let them roll on the grass down the hill!
Jonas was in the stroller and the entire time yelled, "mom, mom, mom." When I would get down to see what he wanted he would point to the lights and talk jibberish.
The kids were playing on the couch and Jonas had to join in. He would hold Shari hand and say "gooooo" and run to the couch.
A couple days before Christmas we had our annual "pop the pinyota" party. My Grandma started the tradition when we were little and it was always our favorite Christmas tradition. Below we are playing some "minute to win it" games.
Jonas was the first to take a swing at the pinyota. Although he had not seen anyone do it before him we handed him the bat and he knew just what to do. He is such a boy!
Then he cried while he had to wait for the others to take a turn before he could have another one.
Jamie was a pretty serious batter and she was determined to make a dent. She did a pretty good job too.
Shari loves the pinyota as well. If you look closely she is actually jumping off he knees here.
Christmas morning Jonas got a little car that he spent most of the day in. And again he would say "mom, mom, mom." When I would ask what he needed he would take my hand, take me to his car, get in, and start to jibber again.
Shari and Jamie also had a good Christmas.
Shari and Jamie got these adorable matching hats from Aunt Lisa!
We also got a Karaoke machine and the kids had fun singing some song. Jonas doesn't know that his mic wasn't plugged in but he didn't seem to mind!
Jamie looking at her stuff from Santa.
We also spent Christmas Eve with Josh's family but I forgot the camera. At their house the kids get to open one present before Christmas, also a favorite tradition. We had a great Christmas and are still enjoying the break and playing before Shari has to go back to school next week.
We hope your family had a good Christmas and wish you a happy new year.
We hope your family had a good Christmas and wish you a happy new year.
