Saturday, January 2, 2016

December - Christmas Fun - Getting Ready for the Big Day

Last minute String Party gift. Ally wanted it as a string party prize but got it in the mail a few days later instead. Just as good. Happy girl. Stay warm pretty one. 


Byron, Erin and Ally back at the slopes again. Ally is keeping up with the boys this year. 

The boys having some hot chocolate after a hard day of skiing. 
Tyler's band had their Christmas concert. You can barely see Tyler's head in the back to the left of a snowflake.. He is working hard at the trombone. Ty auditioned and made it into advanced band. Their band is sounding great this year.
Juanito Bandito with the West's. This has become a favorite tradition. We ate at Joy Luck before the show. It is fun to hang out with old friends! Carter, Ally, Tyler, Jagger, Ethan and Emily.
Neighborhoods rocked it with their ginormous snowman! I was so impressed I stopped the car to take a photo. This may be the biggest snowman I have ever seen in person.
We build an igloo over at the golf course and did a little sledding. While we were all wrapped up in the excitement of the moment Tyler decided white-washing his Mom's face was the thing to do. He also white-washed Ally's face. So, he's in the dog house and trying hard to get himself off the "naughty list." Not a smart move just days before the big guy comes to town if you ask me. Well, this photo of the delicious looking breakfast of banana pancakes is Tyler's noble effort of getting back on the nice list. Keep at it kid, you just might make it.
Tyler's school went and saw the new Star Wars movie on opening night. We weren't so lucky and the rest of us had to wait a few days until we could score some decent non front row tickets. We finally got there on Wednesday and it was great. We loved it. Fun family night!!!
I wish I could claim this as my photo but it's not. I saw it on facebook and LOVED it so I copied it onto my phone. It is a lovely view of Temple Square at Christmas time though. Merry Christmas!
Our girls snuggled up next to the fire. Jessie always weasels her way to the closest spot.
Ally and Byron are helping hang ornaments on the tree. Who needs a ladder when you've got such a tall father. Melts my heart!
Love all the concerts at Christmas time. We went to Kate's preschool show and enjoyed her amazing performance. Ally and I also went to the Nutcracker with Gabby, Kate, Nikki and Danny. Fun to get to hang out with old friends for a few minutes.

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