Christmas

Instead of trying to detail our Christmas month, I put it into pictures for you in the posting below this one. Hope you enjoy it.

We had a fantastic Christmas, celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This time of year is always about family for us. We were blessed to have Gramma Sweetheart (Ryan's mom) here with us for 11 days. We were very sad to see her go. It is always so much fun for the kids and a huge help for me to have her around. Thanks Pam!!!! Paisley was busy with her new calling in the ward, Ward Music Director. Yeah, you read it right. I questioned them several times on whether they had the right person or not, but apparently they think they do. I taught and lead the musical number for the primary at the ward Christmas party. I also taught Brennan a solo for his performance in the Christmas Program for Sacrament meeting. I am the ward chorister, the choir director and the Primary Music Leader. Seriously!
I'm happy to serve and receive whatever blessings can come my way.
We had Grandma Crisit with us for a few days over Christmas. Grandpa Steve was chauffeur to his parents so they could come eat with us on Christmas Day. It was a great time as always.

We are now preparing for the new year, Brennan going back to pre-school, Peyton, potty-training, I hope and Ryan working harder than ever. I, myself need to find some creative outlet. I am going to look for something that I can really get into, just as soon as I find the time.

Daredevil video

Brennan was at play group today and found a big wheel. He thought it was the greatest thing. He quickly learned that the hill and the big wheel would be even better. So with just socks on he headed to the top of the hill and started down. He was going so fast. I can't believe how daring he was, I almost had a heart attack when I saw him do it, and I caught the 3rd run, not the first 2 he had done before it. I looked at the bottom of his feet, and the heels of his socks were gone, he wore both heels right out. I couldn't believe it. (The picture maybe a little fuzzy because I used my phone to take the movie. )

B's Christmas Program

Brennan's preschool had their annual Christmas Program on Tuesday night. It was so cute. The preschool has a 4 yr old class and a 3 yr old class. Brennan's class is the 3's class, he did a great job. We worked on his songs over and over again so he knew the words. There is nothing worse for a teacher than a bunch of kids standing on a stage not singing the songs you've worked on for weeks.

(Sorry about the picture quality. I'm asking santa for a new camera.)

He did a great job. You can see in the video that he knows his stuff, he also felt inclined to bow after ever song. I just shook my head. Ryan said, "he is such a ham, where does he get that stuff?" Oh, yes we really wonder where he gets it.

Thanksgiving!

I am so grateful that we could spend Thanksgiving down in the valley with my parents and both my brother and sisters family and my Grandma and Grandpa Denler. We had a wonderful time. We started out the day with the Mesa Turkey Trot. My mom, Alex, Syd, Morgs, Mattie, Aspen, Kamden, Brennan and myself all joined the 2 mile fun run. Dev, Tonya and Brecken did the big 10k. We had a great time.

Mom made a huge spread as usual for our wonderful dinner. Thanks to Chels for the great rolls. I think they are the best ones yet. Tons of fun and eating. After lunch we all tooks naps, played the wii and then started in on the games. We love to play games. What a blast we had.

I'm thankful for my wonderful family. We are all so close and it is so fun to just be together.

Friday the small kids helped grandma with her small Christmas tree. They were so careful to place the apples just so. After that, we all headed to Scottsdale to watch Syd play soccer.

I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving. Now, hurry up and get ready for Christmas. Thanksgiving fell late this year which only leaves you like 3 weeks to get Christmas all ready to go!!!!