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Happy New Year's and Christmas Recap

We had a wonderful Christmas this year and were blessed to spend it with family doing some of our favorite traditions.  Luke surprised us on the 23rd by attacking the pew in front of him at church with his eye, right after we had arrived, so we spent church time in the ER getting him stitches while our other children enjoyed free childcare.  He was by far the cutest person in the hospital, and didn't mind at all that he had a hole in his face.

We then drove to Southern California (as soon as we picked up he kids from church) and spent a week with my family, which was wonderful.  We attempted our first handmade Christmas with my siblings and parents and there were some great gifts.  For the most part the boys weren't really impressed with their gifts.  They cared about receiving them but they are pretty young so it wasn't as big of a deal for them to open presents as it was for us to make them.  John surprised me and almost made me cry, and I surprised him which made me super happy.  I love successful surprises.

We had fun seeing my grandparents and parents, and one of my favorite things was that we took family pictures, even though I haven't seen them yet, it was a lovely day and everyone looked great.  Christmas Eve at my grandparent's house is one of my favorite traditions and it was very nice this year, albeit louder and crazier because of my boys but it was still fun and special.

We had a Christmas and New Year's parties with John's family and that was fun.  The boys love playing with their cousins which is a special thing, and much of our motivation for moving to the Bay Area.

It already seems like Christmas was a long time ago.  Some people have already given up on their New Year's Resolutions.  I hope you also enjoyed celebrating the birth of our Savior and that it wasn't too crazy at your house.

Love,
Paige


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