I am so sorry to see Christmas Day end! We have had a wonderful time being together. I must admit that I was not quite in the Spirit of things, but it all came together so wonderfully starting last night.
We started out Christmas Eve Evening with a wonderful ham dinner. We set our table with our fine china, crystal and silverware. The kids always enjoy this, it isn't very often that we do this.
We prepared our Christmas baskets for the hospitals, and the Military Guards and set out to deliver them. We first went to Sharp Mary Birch Hospital where we have been going for the past 10 years. We let Elijah go in for the first time. It is there that 11 years ago he was in the intensive care unit. We appreciate so much all those nurses and doctors who have to work on Christmas Eve and Christmas! We bring them baskets of goodies to say thank you each year. P.S. Elijah came home on Christmas Day.....so Christmas is always extra special to us.
We went to Children's Hospital to drop off small presents to all the kids who have to go to the Emergency Room on Christmas Eve and Christmas. Ethan has spent many days at the Hospital and it's nice to say thank you to them as well.
We went by the Military base to drop off baskets at the Guard Gates. This is probably our families very favorite Christmas activity. Those cold guards are always so excited to get these baskets and we appreciate all our Military service.
After all our deliveries it was back to our house to prepare the cookies for Santa and to hit the sack!
Christmas morning was great! The children got the toys that they so desperately needed. We spent the day playing as a family with all their presents. Most of the day was spent at the "Ranch" with all the cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. 
We are grateful to celebrate our Savior's birth. How humble we feel when we think of him, and his life of service. It is wonderful to remember that the ultimate gift that we receive is the gift of his life. May we all live to fully appreciate and strive to live by his example!
It's sad to see it all end.....but there is always next year to look to!
8 comments:
How fun. I wish we could have been there with us. We'll have to start new traditions next year. We love you guys!
How fun!! We missed you guys on Christmas Eve as well. Mackenzie has a nasty cold STILL so we are trying to keep her to bed early. WE love you guys and want to see you soon!
Sounds like you guys had a great Christmas. Lily and Adam have horrible colds. Lily seems to be getting better, but Adam is still on the decline. It was a rough Christmas. We need to get together before James leaves. Lik you have time for that, but let's try.
Sounds fun! We sure are going to miss you guys! Aleida just loves Olivia so much Thanks for letting her hang with you on Tuesday!
Missy - Looks like a fun Christmas! It has been freezing cold over here in Park City but really fun! I have never had to be so bundled!
I love all of the baskets you put together! What are all of those peeps going to do when you aren't there next year? It breaks my heart - it really does!
Love you and see you soon!
I don't want you to move.
WE NEED A FREAKIN UPDATE!
I second that!
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