Christmas

The kids all had a great Christmas opening an abundance of gifts. 

We enjoyed lots of family time and extended family gatherings. 

There was also a lot of yummy food. Playing with Legos. Devouring of stockings. A few movies and many other not so memorable activities. 

The kids really enjoyed not doing school for 2 weeks and just playing none stop or so it seemed. 

The reason that the kids stockings are in the tub is that we started a new tradition last year of requesting that Santa do a religious scavenger hunt which he gladly complies with and we start the hunt right after a delicious breakfast at an appropriate time. This year the kids didn't wake us until 8 am, it was glorious. The end of the hunt brought the kids to the upstairs bathroom tub which is where Santa left his loot. 

Ultimately our favorite part of Christmas this year was attending church and partaking if the Lords sacrament. What a blessing to be free to worship how we please.