The day of parties, weddings, and snowmen.

What a whirlwind week we have had. It all started Monday with Kayler’s Christmas Party for Prime Time 4 Kids. They do a cute little party at the elks lodge each year. Hallie and Gavin were in the program when they were younger as well, so I think this is like the 7^th time we have gone. They serve the same meal each year- hot dog, chips, & Kool-Aid. Pretty yummy, I know G.J. looks forward to it! He did not like Santa one bit. He was pretty ticked off about the whole thing. He did give Kayler a cute little bear that he loved and patted and made a big scene with.

Gavin had a cute little preschool party at the bank here in town. He told everyone that he was going to Santa’s bank. It was so cute, they sang a song, did the pledge, and some other stuff. They got to see Santa, and Gavin was all about that. He told him he wanted a “fish grabber” whatever the heck that is. I may have to show him lots of pictures to see what he means. Of course he was the child who last year all he wanted was keys….so you can never tell with him. The next party came with my monthly Bunco group. It is always the first Wednesday of the month. We have been playing for quite a few years now. It is a good getaway. I rarely win, but all I care about is the dinner, and getting in some adult conversation with my friends.

Thursday we were busy preparing for Kael and Emily’s big day on Friday. Friday morning came with inches upon inches of new snow. It was beautiful and white and nice, which was great except for maybe on a wedding day, but that’s ok. My good wonderful friends helped me out with my kids. Holly took Gavin, and he played well with Spencer, so I am glad of that. Janice took Hallie, and she did her hair for me and Hallie had fun she said. Mandy took Kayler, and I know he wore her ragged, but she assured me he was ok. I hope that’s true because I know 18 month olds are very busy and LOTS of work.

We were at the temple until 11:00. This is a day I never imagined would come for Kael. He hasn’t been to church in almost 14 years. He just fell away. He was not a bad person by any means; he just didn’t feel a need to go I guess. That was until he met Emily and Rachael. She was his very first girlfriend, kiss, all that at the age of almost 30! He is so good to them, and they love him so much too. It was very very special to be in the temple with my WHOLE family. I never thought that would happen. It was a moment I will never forget. The luncheon went well. Then we came home and made a huge snowman and had so much fun in the snow. The reception was beautiful, and my kids looked SO cute. I am kicking myself because I had a camera, but things were so hectic, that we only let the photographer take pictures of them. But I will get some pictures soon I hope. Needless to say, by the end of that day we were so tired.

Saturday was so much fun. It reminded me of the snow days that I used to have when I was little. It just doesn’t seem like it has snowed this much for a very long time. We made a really fun trail on the backside of my parent’s hill. My kids tubed and sledded and did all sorts of fun stuff. Kayler was sleeping, so I had to stay and watch him, but that’s ok with me. I have too many people to take care of to risk getting hurt sledding, but I did go down a couple times. We had everyone there, all my immediate family, and cousins and their spouses and kids. We had hot chocolate and sloppy joes and the funnest Wii Nintendo party EVER. It was absolutely hilarious seeing all the adults so competitive and into it. I haven’t laughed that much in a really long time.

Kael and Emily are in Disneyland. I hope they are having fun. They got SOOOOO many presents, and we get to help them open them when they get back, that should be fun. I am so truly happy for them. If only I could get my other brother married off, that would make our family complete.

Today just same old church and choir. May I just say how truly grateful I am that I am in the choir this time of year. Our ward has a very talented choir and director. I love singing the songs of Christmas. It just helps me feel the true spirit so much more. This week we are going to try to finish up some Christmas shopping, cards, etc. Hope you all have a great day!