Christmas Eve

Another year of my favorite tradition....Christmas Eve! :) Every year we see to have different special visitors that make the night even more awesome. This year it was Mom, Rick and Grandma Letti. It was awesome night as usual. We ate too much, laughed too hard, talked too late, etc, etc. The usual festivities commenced including a visit from Santa (lead in with carols so he can find his way), finding the pickle in the tree(German tradition), the Nativity story, stuffing our guts till we wanted to burst, changing into Christmas Eve jammies. Oh yes Jon and I do have Christmas jammies. His had Pink moose on them this year :) Yup I picked those bad boys out! We do all that and so much more. I love being around family and celebrating the birth of our Savior. What a great evening and an amazing tradition carried on.

Sledding in Midway

What could be more fun than sledding at Midway....honestly, not a lot of things! I love watching the kids barrel down the hill, no fear what so ever. And occasionally there is some bowling pin action where a ball (sledder) takes down a pin (innocent, or not so innocent bystander). The kids are always such good sports and the adults, oh wait I am pretty sure there aren't any adults as they have all reverted into children. :)

The Lights @ Temple Square.... Because It's Tradition

Gotta love traditions! Temple Square has definitely become one of my favorite during the Christmas season. Even though it is usually freakin' cold and my feet hurt by the end (heels don't help!:)), I always love the spirit felt and time spent with family. Whether its seeing the look of amazement on kids' faces or hearing the Nativity story or viewing the Christus statue, its amazing.

Gingerbread Houses 2010

The tradition continues :) I love gathering around the table and building fun, crazy gingerbread houses as we chat about everything and nothing. The fancy houses continued and maybe a junkyard house or two...gotta love the piling on of candy for later. Thanks Watsons for hosting a great night as usual. :)

Happy Thanksgiving

I love that every year I have a specific opportunity to reflect on all of my many blessings and the many blessings Jon and I have in our family. I am blessed with a great husband, a lovely roof over my head, a good job working with friends I love, supportive family and amazing friends, the truth of the gospel and honestly the list goes on and on. What a great day to reflect. :)