Christmas!!!

We had an amazing Christmas. This was one of the funnest years with Taylor. She was so excited for Santa to come and couldn't wait to see what he brought. She woke up around 6:30, but she was told she couldn't wake Jeremy and I up until 7 (as if we could really sleep on Christmas morning). At precisely 7:00 she came into our room to inform us it was Christmas.

The first thing Taylor saw when we came down the stairs was the new bike Santa had brought. She was so excited she ran and hugged it.

The present Taylor wanted most for Christmas was a real guitar so she was pretty happy when she got one.

Jeremy with his new sleeping pad for backpacking.

Me with the book Taylor gave me.

After opening presents, we got ready for the day and headed out to Orem to be with family. First, we went to my mom's house so we could watch my mom and dad open the gifts Jeremy made for them (pictures will be coming). Then we headed to Jeremy's parents for their traditional Christmas lunch and gift exchange. It was a great day visiting with family and eating yummy food. The only downfall to the day was that Jeremy had to work at 5pm. So in the evening Taylor and I went to my mom's to visit some more and we ate dinner with my family. I love Christmas and this year was no exception.

Gingerbread fun

For FHE this week we decided to make a gingerbread house as this is one of Taylor's favorite things to do at Christmas. This year I think something was wrong with the frosting that came in the kit. It wouldn't harden up enough for the pieces to stay together. The roof kept sliding off no matter how much frosting we used. We had fun attempting though and that's what counts, right?

Jeremy assembling the house.

Taylor holding the roof on as she tries to decorate.

This is our sad little house. It was impossible to decorate since the frosting wouldn't hold things in place. See the wreath sliding down the front of the house. At least we didn't feel bad about eating some of it after we were done!

Taylor is 7!!

I know, I'm slow to post these pictures. What can I say, life has been busy. Taylor had a wonderful birthday. She had a Hannah Montana party with her friends from school. They made candy necklaces, had mini makeovers, popped balloons, and danced to Hannah Montana. I never realized how crazy 11 little girls can be. It was fun to watch them be so silly.


All Taylor wanted for her birthday was the Sophie Liv Girl. She was so excited when she unwrapped the doll.

Taylor's favorite movie is Spiderwick Chronicles so hopeful she will enjoy the books as well.


This is classic Taylor

It's hard to believe my baby girl is 7. I wish time would slow down a bit so I could enjoy her being young longer. She is such a cute little girl and we love her so much.