Saturday, January 10, 2009

Christmas Just Wouldn't Be The Same Without...


That energetic feeling that makes you just want to explode with excitement.
Or in Gracie's case...what appears to be a "Christmas Coma"!

Matching Pajamas for Christmas Eve. And yes...Gracie - take some lessons from your Mom. I realize I look REALLY lively in this picture. We'll blame that on the egg nog!


Our Family!!


This year for Christmas, we gave a piece of Montana to both mine and Jody's parents. The log bench we are sitting on, in this picture, is from some of our Pine Trees that dotted our yard from our home in Butte!


The Perfect Winter Wedding!
Jody and I were able to attend the Salt Lake Temple and see my former college roommate Amelia sealed to her husband Christopher.


Yummy Christmas Dinner!



A Trip to "Christmas Street" to see all of the Lights! Temple Square at Christmas Time is also a MUST. We did go this year - but have no pictures. Nothing is quite as beautiful as viewing the Nativity in front of the Temple!


And Stopping with Kylene and Greg for Scones and Hot Cocoa at Winder Farms after seeing the Lights!


Christmas Parties with Good Friends. Here I am with Ashley, Annika, and Emilee at a festive dinner Emilee planned. She even crafted these amazing homemade decorations and name tags. (Even the babies had name tags in front of their assigned highchairs...so cute!)



Dressing Up Like Elves!


Our Own Little Elf!


We had a beautiful Holiday Season. It was a blessing this year not having to drive away from family after Christmas was over.

11 comments:

Tammy said...

Looks like you had a fun Christmas! I love that log bench that you guys are sitting on. I think Jody did a great job! I cant believe how big Gracie is getting. She just seems like such a big girl.

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness, Gracie looks like an angel in that white dress! She is so adorable! I can't believe how big she's getting too. We are so glad you're closer to family - they just make the holidays more special, don't they? I'll be coming down to Utah the last week in February while Mike is at a conference in Denver, so I'll have to get in touch with you and see if you and Gracie can meet me and Lily for lunch!

The Tait Family said...

I love Christmas time! It was fun to see all your pictures. Gracie is just a doll!

Anonymous said...

What a fun season. So many great things to do, family to visit, and kids to enjoy! It is my favorite time of year. I am sure all of your families enjoyed having you so close.

Cathy said...

I love all the pictures! It looks like you had such a fun Christmas! When do you guys move into your house?

Greg and Ky said...

What a fun Christmas it was! Too bad it went by so fast !

Janna Bell said...

Looks like your christmas was so fun. Great to see pics of you guys!

Emilee said...

Love all the pictures. Looks like you had a great Christmas. Gracie is getting so big. We need to hang out again sometime.

Lacey Tait said...

SO much fun! Isn't Christmas just the best! The best part is being w family!!

Lacey Tait said...

SO much fun! Isn't Christmas just the best! The best part is being w family!!

jean13i said...

Brittany, it was great seeing you guys and meeting Gracie at Amelia's wedding. You are a beautiful family!