In our family… we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve. We start by having a big feast.
After some picture taking, we usually change into our matching Pj’s. (We have had matching Pjs since I was a kid!) Then the wait. We play games, watch movies, and eat eat eat as we wait for midnight. It is at that time that we open our presents! And yes… eat some more. As always, it was so much fun spending time with the family. And seeing the kids open up their gifts is always such a treat. Christmas morning is all about Santa of course. And that is my day, to do a whole lot of nothing!
I hope that your holiday was merry and bright!
It’s 3 am. I have insomnia. I look out my window to find the neighborhood blanketed in white.
All is peaceful. The girls are sleeping.
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Don’t you just love life? Full of all the ups and downs and stresses that come with it all. Today is my Birthday. A day that was much more fun when I was younger.Don’t get me wrong… I am looking forward to a birthday dinner at my favorite restaurant in SLC and a Birthday treat.. going to see my FAVORITE country singer in concert tomorrow night! But it just feels like I have reached another benchmark. Another year to look back and wonder if I did everything I could have? Am I wiser? Did I take time to enjoy the truly important things? And who am I? This is where I am a little stuck this year. I am a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend. I love my church calling. (A job that I am assigned to do at church, I happen to be a teacher) I really love my JOB. But what else?As “loony tunes” as this may sound, I really can’t help but feel like I am destined for more. Another year passes and I am still at a loss for that deeper meaning. A higher calling to my life. So as I look at the year ahead.. my birthday wish is this. That I can make the time to enjoy my family more. That I can work to find that deeper calling, something to give my life a little more meaning. And that I will make a difference in someone’s life who is in need. Oh, and to have more fun. I think we can use just a little more fun!
So another holiday season is upon us and I STILL dont have my advent calendar made. So tonight is the night. I am thinking of making it into a family activity…
While looking for inspiration, I found these fun examples. . .
This fun printable could be fun. Maybe just add some glitter and ribbon for texture?
Always inspiring, the Purl Bee created this clean felt calendar. I could even see taking this idea and using it for a home dec. item
Inchmark never disappoints.
And the list can go on and on. Tomorrow I will post the result of tonight’s creative family night.
This past spring Sierra made the Westlake 6th grade squad. And I have to admit, when she went to try out, I was not sure she would make it. But after a summer of hard work, she really has become quite the athlete! She is strong and sharp and really takes the sport seriously. I admit, that before being involved, I didn’t think much of cheer. But after seeing how they work and condition these girls.. I am truly amazed! She is a base in a strong stunt group… and with continued tumbling training, I know she will take this through high school.
Recently, Sierra and her squad went to competition. They placed 4th, and would have liked to place higher. But seeing that the other squads had been together for a few years compared to this being Westlake’s first year… they really did a phenomenal job. I am so proud!
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The past week has been simply insane. In fact, it has been like a hospital around here with each family member dropping like flies with the flu. Luckily, is seems we have finally turned a corner and I am the only one left feeling a bit run down. Sadly, little Sedona missed out on Trick or Treating this year.
She still managed to dress like a zombie. (just like me!)
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