Christmas Day

Christmas morning was perfect. The boys received everything they needed. They were full of smiles and joy. That made it perfect.

I took a four hour nap after I made some cinnamon rolls for the yahoos. When I woke up, we headed to Uncle Brandon and Aunt Carrie's in the snow. Jackson is such a great driver in the snow and I was so thankful! We played the saran wrap game and ate some yummy food. AND, we loved on the Nana which is my favorite activity of all time!

We were so blessed this year. So blessed. I am so thankful for this Christmas. It's the first time I've done Christmas by myself as a single mom. In the past, I've had my mom and dad or a partner. This was our first year just us and it was perfect.

Christmas Eve with Bert

Our sweet Bert invited us for Christmas Eve dinner. We walked to his house in the beautiful falling snow. It was so pretty! We met his son, his son's wife, and three of their children there. We ate a yummy dinner and Kaydon took us on a tour of his home. His home is full of antiques. It is something to behold! It's beautiful. We played a couple of games before Colton was more than ready to head home. The three older boys stayed for a few more hours while Colton and I walked home in the dark, amidst the falling snow. It was so beautiful.

I am so thankful for Bert. He has healed Kaydon's heart in so many ways. And I believe Kaydon has done the same for him. It was a perfect Christmas Eve. I feel like we didn't mind to any of our traditions. I forgot to get the boys their annual Christmas tree ornament. In the moves, we seem to have lost most of them anyways. I had pajama bottoms for them, but couldn't remember which present they were. So, they opened them Christmas morning. We didn't take any neighbor treats around. I felt like a failure for a moment. Then, I realized it's all going to be okay.

A Very Merry Christmas

These amazing warriors and I wish you a very Merry Christmas. I will be working at Kohl's on Friday and Monday. Saturday and Sunday will be me being a mama with the four loves of my life. What could be better? We will talk about our blessings, those who work as instruments in God's hands to bless us, those who we love, and what we will do better this upcoming year. I will tell them everything I love about each one of them. I will smile so big as I watch them open gifts that are from all of these people who carry us everyday. I will remind them that our greatest gift is the Gospel and each other.

Nauvoo & Some Nana Lovin'

Last night, we drove down to Sandy to have dinner with Pops and Nana. I tried to think of something that would boost her spirits. Who doesn't want a foot rub?! Nana got a foot massage and a fresh coat of bright pink polish. She just relaxed. It made me happy to be taking care of her for a few moments. She is doing so well! Her bone pain and neuropathy are under control with meds. She hasn't vomited yet. She still has most of her hair, although it will be coming out soon. She smiles and sleeps. That's all we expect of her!

Saturday night, the children and I went to Old Nauvoo. It was our ward Christmas party and it was done SO well! We took a couple of neighbor kids with us, because we really seem to not go any place without extra kiddos. The boys were SO embarrassed by my outfit, but I was on point! Once we got there, they realized they were the ones who were out of place! I rocked that dress like nobody's business!