Christmas

 We had a wonderful Christmas this year. On Christmas Eve, Mark and I have the tradition of giving the kids new pajamas. This year we also splurged on robes for the kids. Kaleb has been asking for his own robe for I don't know how long. So he was super excited when he opened up his pajamas and he had a robe to wear with them. Mark and I also got new pajamas. I love our tradition of new pj.s on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve, we also let the kids open a present from another. This year, Karmindy and I found Kaleb a Yoda Gum Ball Machine. He is loving anything Star Wars and so he was thrilled when he opened Karmindy's gift to him. He even gave her an extra squeeze that night before bed. I think he was excited. Kaleb gave Karmindy a  Slinky Dog for her gift from him. Karmindy has been wanting a slinky dog since the Toy Story Movies came out. She was over the moon when she opened her gift and kept running up to Kaleb and thanking him and squeezing him tight. I think she was pretty thrilled with her slinky dog.

Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, I think it is because everyone seems a little kinder, a little more thoughtful and very giving. I wish we could all embrace this mindset throughout the whole year. Each Christmas, it is fun to look back at what we have accomplished, ponder on our trials and blessings and give thanks for the many things are Heavenly Father and our Savior have done for us. I am so grateful for our Savior, his birth, his life, his example and his sacrifice for each of us. He is truly the reason for the season. Merry Christmas!!