It's been wonderful (and busy) month as we have prepared to celebrate the day of our Savior's birth. I have been wanting to post for a while, but kept finding excuses of other things that needed doing first. So here's December at a glance...
We started the holiday season with a visit from Santa at our Ward Breakfast
( a typical Asay kids picture- no one's looking... Bella was ok with Santa for about 1 sec then changed her mind as you see here)
Here's a better one
We had our polar express night, that ended with receiving the 1st gift of Christmas (hence the bells)
Someone was naughty listed... can you guess who?...
yes, this "sweet" little princess has enjoyed watching things (i.e Santa) swirl down the toilet lately
We celebrated our 10 year anniversary on the 18th with the kids at home
fun at the class Christmas parties... pj day
Mrs. Z's class
Silly Zach decorating a sugar cookie for his class party while Bella...
was off making herself lunch in the kinder kitchen area
Playing Bingo or rather eating all the bingo pieces
We took the 3 bigger kids to see the Nutcracker performed by the Austin Ballet this year. We learned that Josh LOVES music, Savannah LOVES ballerinas (no surprise ) and that Zach LOVES neither of those things. Note to self- don't take a 5 yr old boy to a ballet
this is what he would rather be doing than seeing men in tights or ballerinas prancing.
bustin a move on the strobe-light-floor thing outside of the Austin Ballet
Daddy/daughter photo op with the Austin skyline in the background
sillyness on the elevator
In lieu of the traditional ginger bread houses (which has gluten and casein that Josh can't touch) we made a holiday village on Christmas eve.
the boys were giants terrorizing the small village
Here it is almost finished
final touches...
the finished product. Living vicariously through our little village while dreaming of a white Christmas...
Reading Luke 2 and acting out the nativity sceneSav- Mary, Mike- Joseph, Josh- Shephard, Zach- wiseman, Bella- cow that lives in the stable.
Bella was WIGGLY !!!
the big kids thought it was funny that Bella kept laying by Baby Jesus and kept insisting SHE was the Baby
sprinkling our magic reindeer food before bed...
The stockings where hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nick would soon be there...
He came!!!
robot eye lamp thing
yay- princess stuff
Love at first sight, Bella couldn't stop kissing her new baby doll
Admiring the big doll house that Mike stayed up till 1am putting together, Thanks daddy (I mean Santa)
Savannah and her princess bottom coloring
Josh' s favorite present- the latest Leven Thumps book#4
excited facesThe presents were fun, but I'm thankful that our kids were able to comprehend the true meaning of Christmas. During our dinner prayer Zach thanked Heavenly Father for Christmas day and for the birth of Jesus. I'm grateful for this time of year and for the spirit that fills our home and the hearts of those all around the world as we celebrate the most important gift that's been given. We love you all and wish you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
12 comments:
oooo what a fun christmas for all of you! I love that you guys acted out luke2. You guys are so fun and creative with your kids!
p.s. I LOVE your dining room wall that has all of your pics hanging!
Aww...fun Christmas!! We love princesses around here too!! Love the live nativity scene, love the Christmas village, love the outdoor strobe light floor thing, cute pics!! Hope you guys had a Merry Christmas!!! :)
i love all of the pics!! cute little village and cute little kids acting out the christmas story! glad to hear you had fun! wish we could have been there (in texas too). love you!
Oh Caroline,
Your post made me smile and laugh. I love your kids, how wiggly Bella was in the manger scene, Savannah's bum crack shot while coloring and Zac not loving the ballet!! Great memories for you guys! Thanks for sharing
Sheryl
Your kids are so stinkin' cute and you guys are the most awesome parents around! I love all the pictures and the part about not taking a 5 year old boy to the ballet made me laugh out loud. I could just imagine it because I imagine it would be the same way if I took Chandler to one! (and Chandler would be worse I'm sure!) You guys are great, I'm glad you had a fun Christmas.
Man, you've been busy this holiday season! LOVE the Santa in the toilet. Naughty Josh (ha-ha, just kidding)!
I love your pics! it looks like you have all been having so much fun. I am getting ready to post some dec pics of our own. Love you and miss you guys!
I'm surprised Santa came to your home at all after his visit to the potty. He is a forgiving ol' soul isn't he? Happy New Year!
I miss you guys! Savannah's princess bum had me laughing out loud :) Looks like you guys had a super fun Christmas! Love you!
How fun to go to the ballet. December looks like it was tons o fun! Thanks for letting us come over too! It was fun to get to talk with you guys again!
wow, you guys are amazing. What fun traditions you have. Way to get in the spirit of things and make it so fun for the kids.
FUN FUN Christmas!! We missed you guys this year . . . but looks like it was a great one! We love you!
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