Christmas 2012

This is still going to be an about me blog, but I miss not being able to post photos to my other blog, especially at this time of year. So, I am commandeering this blog for a post so others can see what we have been up to this month. There are about 24 pictures, so hang in there.

In preschool we learned about Christmas in Korea. Yep, even though it is pink it is a boys traditional Korean outfit.

 I DON'T like this picture of me, but it is the only one of Mallory at the ward Christmas party.

 Marcus was trying to act serious as Joseph. Instead i think he looks like an angry Jedi.

 Anneke the grumpy wiseman.

 Anneke sang carols at Barnes and Noble.

 Super Elf, Mo.

 This is a better shot of our Christmas super hero.

 Chris, our elf, was not as mischievous this year. BUT, he did demonstrate the 4 basic elf food groups; candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup. (The bottle of syrup was there but got taken away because Daddy needed it for breakfast.)

 Ninja bread men. A mom made these for my preschoolers. It was hilarious. They would fight and whatever piece got knocked off could be eaten by the destroyer. A big hit.

 Spirit week was just before school got out. This is Anneke on crazy day. (She has 10 ponytails in her hair. Sound familiar?)

 Marcus on crazy day. Yes, he has shorts on his head and shirt on his legs.

 One of my favorite Christmas movies is White Christmas. I always wanted a dress like the ones in the end. I have never found a modest one for me, but when Anneke was little I found this one. I was so excited Mallory fit into it. She has worn it every week to church since November.

The whole crew before church on Sunday. (Marcus wore the outfit Luke has on when Anneke wore the dress.)

Christmas Eve Marcus was messing around and broke the nativity set I got when I was in young women's. I was a bit sad, but kind of expected it. I continued what I was doing. Marcus was really upset. He set a little baby Jesus in front of me made out of paper. He was trying so hard to make it better. I hugged him and he started crying. He felt so bad and I had to tell him it was okay and not important. It really taught me about being Christlike and Christmas. Marcus completed the set anyway. (Luke made one, too.)

 Christmas Eve we went up to the temple to see Andy (working security) and unwrap our jammies. It was fun being all alone up there in front of the nativity. Then we read Luke 2 and came home.

 I made the pj bottoms for each one but Marcus. There is something uniquely wrong with each one. Haha. Anneke and Mallory's are opposites with the main material and cuffs.

 Carrot, and apple for the reindeer and cookies & milk for Santa. They also left Santa notes and Luke carefully spelled out "Welcome Santa and Merry Christmas - Luke".

Mallory decided to sleep in. These 3 were up at 4am begging to be let into the room. (I had put up the baby gate because I was not sure what Mo might do.) At 6am we gave in. They got to see the Santa gifts and waited for Mo to wake up to actually open the presents.

 Santa gifts. (Marcus couldn't find his stuff. It is on the trunk by the tree.)

 Mallory woke up and was a bit confused. Here she is opening her gift from Daddy...

 these fabulous shoes. I won a give away and this was the prize. They are GREAT quality and durable not plastic.

 Wearing all her presents including hat and vest from great grandma Bahlmann and bracelets.

 Andy gave me a very special gift. He had several people write me notes/letters about my influence and impact on them and their lives. I am pretty sure every one had me in tears. It was so humbling, actually, to see what others notice about me. I am so very blessed.

 Finding out about Disneyland. (see other blog) Pretty excited, I think!

Sorry it was so long, but you are now caught up.