Christmas Part 1

I brought my camera this year to the Thomson Family Christmas party, mostly to get some pictures of my grandparents, who are in their upper 80's.  "Grandpa T" was his usual silly self.  He didn't want to get his picture taken, but he came around to the idea. 

I got a few if the kids too, eating ice cream with cousins.

And playing downstairs in their cool playhouse.

I even got Grandma T to get a picture with me.  

The 23rd, we met my mom and J at Temple Square to see the lights.  My favorite though, will always be seeing the Christus.  You can't deny the spirit that is on Temple Square when you walk up that ramp,

Or look at the beautiful temple,

Or watch the nativity.

It is just a perfect way to start off the holiday.

Christmas Recital

Emmi had her first dance recital with Lifehouse.  For Christmas, they did "Twas the Night Before Christmas."  Yes, it was long, but the dancing was as good or better than I was hoping it would be. The costumes were so cute, and there was tap, ballroom, musical theater, even hip hop. 

Of course I especially enjoyed watching Emmi's number.  It was so adorable!  She had 2 performances, and I got to go and watch her in both.  Doesn't she make a beautiful baby doll?!  See for yourself:

Disneyland!

Beware... lots of pictures, and in no particular order either.  I tried so hard to get lots of good pictures in Disneyland, and I think I did for the most part.  I still got lots of blurry ones, but oh well. It goes without saying that we had a blast, especially with my parents in tow.  We had a great hotel right across the gates with a swimming pool and free breakfast, and 3 days to play at the parks.

The new Radiator Springs ride was especially fun.  I can't wait to do that one again.

I love this one of my boys jumping in the water.  If you haven't noticed, Sam is ripped! See below.

The kids had saved their allowance for the better part of the year in order to having some fun souvenirs.  Emmi and Sam had over 100$ each, and Keaton was closer to $50.  Emmi spent most of hers on her new best friend "Emily."

Sam wanted a "Stitch" and Keaton got SpongeBob and Hero Factory legos.

I love this one, it is so much my Dad.:)

These were the brave souls who went on the Tower of Terror, which really did terrorize my children, unfortunately.  Grandma loved the ride, and wanted to go again but no one would go with her.:)

The boys talked Chad into taking them on the ferris wheel, which was yet another bad experience.  Keaton was in the fetal position on the floor for most of it, and you can see how much Sam liked it...lol.

Me and Jack going for a ride on Autotopia.

It only took 2 tries, but Chad finally got me to go on the Coaster with him.  I love roller coasters, just didn't liked the strapped in part.

Help!

Help! I got a post stating that I have met my limit for photos on this blog.  I cannot delete any because I have yet to make my posts into a book.  How did you all get around this?  

I also need to update my heading and side pictures, but I don't have Photoshop.  What do you all use?

Did I mention?

Where has the month gone?  Well, these are some things that you might have missed, or at least I have neglected to post about.  Emmi lost her first tooth.  She wiggled it out during one Sacrament meeting and has been showing everyone she can since.  Oh, and did I mention she has a lisp now? What a cutie!

Keaton did get his cast off just before Halloween, and with the little saw, no less.  Keaton was squirming and giggling the whole time.  He kinda freaked out a bit when Dr. Peterson turned it on.

We were delighted to have not only Grandma "B" but also Great Grandma Hess come down and watch our primary program this year, and both took time to play barbies with Emmi. (Sorry, I neglected to take one of Grandma "B" and Emmi, but she plays with Emmi almost every visit).  How sweet is that?

Keaton and Sam got invited over for their first sleepover.  They got to go and party with Caleb, Luke and Isaac Sutton.  They had a blast!

Since the boys got a sleepover, I promised Emmi that Daddy would take the rest of us out for dinner.  So, we had a little Taco Bell and Maddi Rocks ice cream.  Emmi and Jack were happy with that.
 

I also told Emmi she could sleep in Jack's room so she didn't have to sleep alone in the basement.  It took these two monkeys FOREVER to fall asleep, but once asleep, they actually sleep the whole night.