Christmas Traditions

We had a very Merry Christmas this year.  I love the time we are able to spend together as a family, there is truly nothing better.

We started our celebrations off on Saturday night with one of my favorite Christmas traditions with my family.  We begin the evening by going to Crown Burger.  This is a favorite of the men in the family.  As you can see Will is pretty happy about it too!

After dinner we head over to Temple Square to see the lights.  It is beautiful to see the whole block lit up.  We also made sure to take Will to see the Christus.  I love this tradition and the reminder it is of the reason for the season.  We are so grateful for the birth of our Savior and all that God has done for us.

On Christmas Eve we spent the day with my family playing in the snow and singing Christmas carols.

Afterwards, we made a Christmas treat, another of my family's traditions.  This year we made Santa Claus sugar cookies and used cotton candy for their beards.  

Christmas morning we had fun opening presents.  This was the first year that Will kind of understood what was going on.  It was so sweet to see his excitement.

Christmas afternoon was spent with Dave's family.  Will had a grand time with his cousins.  He just loves being a part of what they are doing and having other kids to play with.

My nephew got a new Nintendo so of course most of the family had to try it out.

After dinner we opened presents and had our traditional peppermint ice cream dessert.  I just love these special times together with family, that is what it is all about!