Our Christmas was filled with family, friends, traditions, and lots of love.
Lucy had a darling preschool program. I knew she would love singing all the songs; I just wondered if she would get shy at performance time. She did really well and sang every word. She didn't even cry when the north pole sign fell during one song, hit her on the head, and knocked off her elf hat. She was stunned and fell off her chair, but she went right on singing. I was ready to run to her rescue if she needed me, but I just watched her quickly wipe the tears from her eyes and put on a brave face.
The boys also had a Christmas program at school. It was a little loud and disorganized, which surprised me considering how wonderful everything else at their school is. We were more than happy to leave after they performed their two songs. Did anyone know "Home on the Range" was a Christmas song? I think they must have just finished the unit on the Westward expansion in history.
One highlight of the month was watching Matt open his mission call to Mendoza, Argentina. He leaves for the MTC on March 10. He is so excited to be a missionary, and we are so excited for his call. Everyone we talk to that knows that area says it is a wonderful mission. My parents have already scoped out the hotel where they will stay when they go pick him up. I will miss that kid! I can't believe he is old enough to be a missionary. He was Cam and Coop's age when Shea and I were dating!
Miss Charlotte had a merry Christmas, and is our best Christmas present! We love those cheeks and those bright blue eyes. All my other kids are brown-eyed, so it's a fun change!
Christmas morning was so exciting. I think I had a harder time sleeping than the kids!
Their requests from Santa were so easy this year. #1 on both boys' lists was a Snuggie. They have worn it every day since!
Another request...water bottles with their names on them--a little strange, but easy!
Lottie and her dad have mastered the Burr Balancing Trick. In the process, they have almost given Nana a heart attack! Shea does this trick on purpose to see how quickly he can get Candy to rush over and save Charlotte.
We have had a wonderful holiday season. I can hardly believe it has come and now gone. We have had a wonderful year and are excited to see what 2010 will bring for our family.
