memories of December

 December was crazy as usual, even more so for us because we celebrate two birthdays before Christmas plans even begin. The extra birthday cakes and ice cream go great with all the extra sweets of the season.  This year we took the kids back to Jumping Jacks, (bounce house heaven and a great place to get energy out) they each invited a buddy. Van came in handy once again.
 Jonas is loving learning Spanish in school and is getting into reading books. He is really picking up and using the same humor and sarcasm that his papa uses and loves getting together with friends.  Savannah is very proud of getting older. She loves to tell people how old she is now and loves to frequently name all the people she is older than. She spends lots of time at the table doing art, but also loves dancing, singing, and everything to do with princesses.

Birthday boy is 7 this year

"I"m four years old!"

Savannah had some special experiences this Christmas. First of all, she had been talking about Christmas and how excited she was for it practically all year long. As part of her joy school, she got to be in a nativity, where she was able to play the part of Mary and on another occasion she got to be the angel.

 Then she did a wonderful job playing the part of a very cute snowflake in the nutcracker. This was especially fun for me because of how much sentimental love I have for the nutcracker ballet.

decorating cookies at Grandmas

Then we headed to the SLC for fun with family for Christmas

Christmas Eve, staying warm on the couch

 Playing in the snow with super fun cousins

Christmas Eve night with cousins

Christmas morning

Jonas is fascinated with Wesley's new ipod and Sav LOVES seeing her adorable baby cousin

enjoying new video games (Dax thinks he knows whats up)

Savannah having fun with her new matching princess doll