Chistmas in November

We had Christmas early this year for the kids. We are going to Utah to visit family for Christmas and since the presents were too large for suitcases, we decided to give them to the kids a week before we leave so they can have time to play before we go. Wes got an electric guitar just his size and he was thrilled. It has a built- in amplifier, but it also can be connected to Kyle's bass guitar amp so he was rockin' out today. Elijah got a great big Tonka Truck. It is a first for our house because Wes was never very interested in trucks and the like. Elijah loved it and has driven it around the house all morning. We enjoyed our traditional Christmas breakfast of hashbrown cassorole and cinnamon rolls. Merry Christmas season to all!

To make it a perfect almost Christmas, it began snowing on our way to church. Elijah was so amazed by the snow, he just walked up the sidewalk with his arms wide open to experience it. He laughed as it hit his face and gasped at the cold as the same time. Kids really make you think about the wonders and miracles of life.

After Church which doesn't end till' 4:00, we stayed after for a baptism. It was kind of crazy with the kids being so tired and hungry, but it is such a wonderful experience to see a baptism especially of an adult who is making a very conscience choice to embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ. Elijah was front and center chomping on his granola bar for the happening, and he didn't make a peep. Weston watched from Kyle's lap with interest. Overall it was a great day, we feel very blessed!