Glitter Wreaths, Snowmen, Sleds, Snow Angels, Snowballs, Santa, and Christmas Music

Wow, alot has been going on this month and I haven't been able to keep up with it all. Keplar had a Christmas concert for school last week. Me and Kyly got to go to it. I recorded it for Adam to watch. Its so fun to watch him while he is singing.

Last Saterday we went to the Military Christmas party down here in Logan. Every military branch was invited to attend at the Logan Armory. They did a raffel and Adam won a wall climb at the Rock Hous (I didn't spell that wrong), and I won $20 certificate to Olive Garden. The kids ran around the gym for 2 hrs straight. Keplar's face was bright red. haha He has so much energy it was good to get it out! Then to our delight Santa and Mrs. Clause came to visit!! Keplar asked for a remote controll car and Kyly asked for a penguin :) Then he gave us a huge stocking full of lots of candy!! Opperation Give and the local commuinty donated everything for it. It was amazing.

Then today we made Christmas wreaths. Kyly was not thrilled that the glitter was getting all over her. Who would have thought? A kid who doesn't like to get dirty. Keplar and Kyly did a good job with them. They turned out pretty cute. I traced them on paper for Keplar to cut out. Then We decorated them.

After the project was over we bundled up and went sledding out side in the field next to our place. It was alot of fun! Kyly absolutly had a blast sledding down the hill. Keplar was being a wild man and trying all the different ways to go. Then we started to build snowmen. We named him Frosty. Sadly though, he didn't last to long. Sense the snow is kind of melting he feel over. He only lived for a very short 30 mins.

Keplar decided it was time for a snowball fight. I was gained up on by those two. hahha They really enjoyed it. Kyly started making snow angels and Keplar soon joined in. They turned out great but my phone died and my camera battery was dead so I didn't get to take a picture.

All in all it turned out to be a pretty fun day. It completely wore Kyly out and she sonked out after we ate some lunch. I loved that I could make it such a fun day with my kids. They kept saying "This is the Best Christmas ever!" And YES it is! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!


Kyly's
(she did the dots by herself and then poured the glitter on and I helped with the rest)

Keplar's Wreath

Side by Side

Down goes Kep!

"Laughing all the way!"

Kyly's snowman Frosty

Mine and Keplar's snowman Frosty :)

Kyly w/Mrs. Clause

Keplar with the big Man!

I did it again :)

In October when I was doing all of my Super Saterday craft projects I got the opprotunity to meet an amazing person, Mandy. Mandy Shiess has her own business doing crafts from home. She is great at what she does. I loved getting to know her and talking with her. It feels like we have been life long friends. Every week she does a drawing on her blog at On the Avenue. I have entered myself twice now and have won both times :) One for some cute trees in November and then just on the 16th of December for cute block letters "SNOW". I love all her drawnings and her crafts. This last one for the snow drawing she wanted us to nominate someone else to win these. I nominated Mildred Gilstrap. Mildred has always been a friend to my family growing up in St. Anthony. She works at East Idaho Credit Union as a Loan Manager. In November I was working with her on a loan and she told me that she now has breast cancer. I was so touched by her that she was so wiling to help me and everyone else. Even though I know she must be physically weak, tired, and emotionaly drained she was still there just as happy and helpful as ever. I couldn't think of anyone more who deserved this. She has always been such a great mentor and friend to me. I'm just so glad that I got to share this wonderful person with everyone and have the opprotunity to give a little something back to her.
We are going up for New Years to St. Anthony and I to get to take these to her and tell her how much her story and life journey has helped others.

You never know what trials you are going to go through, but it is how you handle them is how you are remembered.

Keplar...What a Boy!

Yesterday I got to spend sometime helping in Keplar's class at school. I just love his teacher Mrs. Broadbent. She is so sweet with those kids. From what I'm hearing from other parents with older kids I'm realizing we are spoiled as far as Kindergarten teachers go. It was really fun watching Keplar in class with his peers. This was not the first time I have been there, but this time I noticed how easily distracted he is. He is such a social kid its hard for him to concentrate on his work to get it done. He is fortunate to have such a caring teacher who understands that his busy body has alot of great potential and trys hard to keep him focus. I have always known this about him and I just chuckle to myself when I see him doing this. When reminded to do his work he always says "oh right". hahaha I know he doesn't do it on purpose it is just Keplar.

Real Meaning of Christmas

As part of my calling as Relief Socitey Committe Leader I worked with my committee in bringing about a Christmas Program for the sisters in our ward. I have been so excited for this, its on Dec 8th. The program is called "The Meaning of Christmas". When I saw this video it made me even more excited because it goes so perfectly with my program.

I have been reflecting alot on the Savior and his birth. Last night for family night we also watched President Monson's talk from the First Presidency Message. I thinking of a loving Heavenly Father who sent his Son, Jesus Christ to us that through him he could return to live with him. I think of my own father and know how much he loves me and can't even comprehend the love Heavenly Father has for me, but can feel it. I love Christmas and thanks to my Mom it has always been a very special time of year. She always made it special for us. But not because of the presents and everything else commercialized, but because of the Spirit of Christmas she brought into our home growing up. Without Jesus Christ there would have never been Christmas. We should continue to live and feel this spirit all year long and not just one month out of the year.

Merry Chirstmas Everyone! May the Spirit of Chirstmas bless your homes.