My Prayers Have Been Answered!

FINALLY a ward FAMILY Christmas party. Don't get me wrong I love adult only thing but church + Christmas = family. Am I missing something? This was our first ward family Christmas party and I was so excited. I have to make sure that I thanked everyone who made it possible and praise them for their efforts. The kids had a blast, so did we and now I have confirmation that I was right all along. Boycotting adult only Christmas activities was A - OKAY

The main cast was preselected and everyone else were Sheppard's. Harrison was not going to have it. He was Joseph and nobody was going to tell him different. Elizabeth keep telling him back stage he was a Shepard and he would reply No I am Joseph. On stage he main sure he was as close as he could be to center stage and took his self appointed position very seriously.

Emma tried to snag baby Jesus.
My Three Blessings
Emma warmed up to Santa after candy was involved.
Emma was not really into Santa, this was as good as it was gonna get! Do you just love the flips in the middle of December? Yes we live and love California.

Follow the Star

We enjoy attending Follow the Star every year to kick off the Christmas season. We usually invite a friend to dinner and the event. This year we ended going on our own and it was nice.

Jog a Thon

I am not a big fundraiser fan. I would rather just write you a check and give you my time and not peddle a bunch of crap. Sorry but that is the honest truth. Jog a Thon is something I don't mind. All the money goes to the school, you get some good running in and to top it off you get to enjoy a Popsicle with friends.

Preston you take the task at hand very seriously! Its all business, I hate to break it to you but I just write a check and you are not running for pledges! I will keep that to my self and let you run your heart out.

Harrison on the other hand loves to have fun! The highlight was sticking your bum in front of someone to check off your lap and laughing!

Have fun boys and be proud of your efforts for your school!

WARNING

This years house decorating was not so great. Maybe after the seventh year you guys are just over it, maybe you were tired, maybe you were into eating it. I had to finish them which did not warrant in "after" photos. We will see what next year bring. I suggest you get a little more excited or this will be a tradition that I cross off my list of Christmas to-do.