How could I forget the Christmas Dresses?! They looked so cute!
Christmas Eve was wonderful! We spent it with Dave's family. We were so glad that we were able to make it to there house, we weren't sure if we could weather the storm but with Dave's lightning reflex's and quick manuevering abilities we made it safe and sound.
We enjoyed rasberry glazed ham, funeral potatoes, rolls, carrots and 7 layered jello, it was quite the feast and well worth the white knuckled drive through the snow storm.
Grandma Net bought my girls matching pj's and cute fuzzy slippers. We sang Christmas carols on their new baby grand piano and read about the birth of Jesus. Time flew by so fast, it was about 9:25 when we left their house and hurried home to get my girls in bed. While we were tucking them in we heard the front door slam, the girls became stiff in their beds! They knew that Santa was downstairs and they didn't dare move a muscle. I asked Maddie over and over if she wanted to go and peek at Santa. She refused and through her tears shared her fear of being seen and Santa leaving her coal. I finally convinced her and the other girls to come and peek at Santa, and sure enough he was there putting goodies in their stockings. Maddie made it down the stairs, but couldn't make herself look! Santa took our Mr. Peeps with him back to the North Pole. It was a magical night.
Happy Birthday Madison! On Saturday Dec. 22nd we celebrated Madison's 7th birthday by going to see Enchanted, we all loved it. We brought my little bro, who is a little too cool for his own boots, and he even laughed out loud several times! For dinner Maddie requested homemade pizza, so we made pepperoni, cheese and bbq chicken (a little shout out to Kata for helping me master that one!) They turned out great. She also requested banana splits, cause she was dying to try the cherry on top! Ends up she doesn't like them, but managed to keep herself busy with her new toys. A special thanks to one of Maddie's best friends, McKenzie Skelton, she mailed Maddie a cute Littlest Petshop, there is nothing like getting a package in the mail!
A little shout out to my cousin Chris Rush and his new bride Lori, they were married in the Salt Lake Temple on Dec. 20th. I love weddings not only because it reminds me of the wonderful day when I married my own handsome prince, but because it brings the family together. I got to see cousins that I hadn't seen in a long time. Here is a picture of one of my most beloved cousins, Kim. As young girls we convinced ourselves that we were twins, we couldn't understand why the rest of the world could tell us apart. The other picture is of me and my main squeeze at the luncheon. Don't worry all you Rush cousins, we are totally jealous that you are soaking up the sun in Hawaii while we wrap up in our warm pj's and drink hot cocoa during the blizzard!
Here is Mr. Peeps. He is one of Santa's little Elves. He comes the first day of December and sticks around to spy on my girls to see if they really are being naughty or nice!
Every morning my girls race downstairs to see if Mr. Peeps has moved, which is a good indicator that they are being good.
This particular morning Mr.Peeps was found relaxing on top of the microwave. The girls love Mr.Peeps and sure try hard to be really really good!
Footprints in the sand....wait that is snow!!
One ongoing joke in our family is that my Dad NEVER wears shoes! Ask anyone who knows him. No matter what the weather, rain or shine and yes even snow my pasco is barefooted! This is a picture of his massive size 14 footprint in the snow. It wasn't until a day or so ago, it dawned on me that he probably doesn't wear shoes because he can't find any that fit! Poor guy! Santa, can you please bring my Dad some comfy shoes this year?!
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