The boys didn't have school for the last 2 weeks of the year, so I took work off as well. It was nice to spend time as a family and be together over the Holidays. Here are some highlights from the 4th week of December, the week leading up to Christmas.
On Monday, December 20th I went and got my Covid booster shot at Wal-Mart. We then went to the Aquarium and found the hidden elves. When we got back Hudson took his nap. We went outside and threw the ball for Piper for a little while. She LOVES playing ball!
Finding the elves at the Aquarium and looking at the animals.
More fun at the Aquarium!
That evening Steve took Nyles and Carter up to "This is the Place" for a "Candle Light Christmas" while I stayed home w/ Hudson so he could get to bed on time. They met most of Steve's family there. It was pretty cold, but they still had a great time.The boys in a pioneer wagon and Nyles telling Santa what he wants for Christmas.
Carter, Nyles, Conor, Lynsie, London Claire, and Alexa. At a tin shop. In front a nutcracker.
Conor, Nyles, Carter, Lynsie, Alexa and London Claire, then Joann and Dave at the tree.
On Tuesday, Steve took Nyles and Carter fishing. They met Dave and Noah as well. The fish weren't biting as much as they had the past few times, but they still had a good time.
Our elf Buddy. Hudson looking at Steve's book I made him for his birthday. Poor Piper cut her paws. We were playing ball in the circle and apparently the pavement tore up her paws w/out her knowing. She just kept going until I noticed she was bleeding. Steve bandaged up her paws and she had to rest the rest of the week, which just about killed her not to play ball, but thankfully her paws healed. Cute Hudson and his moves while sleeping.
Hudson and Nyles sword fighting.
Our elf hanging out in the nativity and Hudson trying to stand up.
Hudson trying to stand up then smashing Nyles.
Carter feeding Hudson Lucky Charms. He's getting where he can reach things now, especially on his tippee toes. Buddy the Elf hiding by the fridge.
Piper chasing the flashlight w/ Hudson.
The boys earned another stripe on their new yellow belts.
Buddy hanging out; his last day here on Christmas Eve. Hudson catching a ride on Nyles' shoulders.
Nyles and Carter playing a little Minecraft.
Hudson doing his karate moves and noises like his brothers.
On Christmas Eve it was REALLY cold, so we drove to Draper Park to see the lights. Nyles, Hudson and I got out and went to see the "Tree of Life" then got back in the car. Earlier we made more sugar cookies for Santa.
After Draper Park we drove up to the Draper temple to see the nativity. We saw deer too!
After getting Hudson to bed, Nyles and Carter opened up a Christmas Eve present, new PJs! Piper saw her gifts under the tree and didn't want to leave them. Thankfully she didn't try to get them. Buddy the Elf likes to move throughout the day, which the boys LOVE!
Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25th, the boys woke up normal time, about 7:20am. They then proceeded to open their gifts. The boys got more Legos! They were pretty excited! Piper got a new throw toys, which instantly caught her attention.
Hudson opened his gifts too.
The boys got new scooters, Care Bears, and blankets. Piper so focused on her new toy!
We lit the candles the boys made from "Candle Light Christmas" on Christmas Eve. Steve got 3 free new propellers from Mud Skipper. He was pretty excited! Helping Carter build his police set while Nyles worked on his.
Hudson w/ his new toy; Carter w/ his Care Bear and Lego Police set put together; Nyles got something for Piper; Nyles w/ his Lego helicopter put together (it only took him a few hours to do).
Hudson dancing to Christmas music (the music was on my phone though, so when I started videoing, it turned off the song on the video). So cute still!
Dave and Joann came over that evening for dinner. The boys opened their gifts from them as well. They got huge monster trucks! They just HAD to try them, so Steve put his headlamps on their trucks so they could see them in the dark. The boys LOVED them! Thank you!
We also got a cool battery organizer from Dave/Joann. Thank you!
Cute Piper w/ her new Christmas toy. She didn't want to leave it anywhere, so she brought it wherever she went. After Hudson went to bed we played the new game, so fun!
The next day after church, the boys went out and played w/ their new monster trucks again.
We're so thankful for this time or year to reflect on the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ and his life.
He is the reason for the season!
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