Christmas Tree Time!

[Nov 30 2013]

Wes went to go play basketball at the church this morning, as he does most Saturday mornings! I wanted him to stay home and help me with the kids since he had an estimate to do right after ball. We compromised: he went to play ball and took the girls with him to his estimate. I was happy with that!

Simon and I went shopping! My hair straightener broke last week (just when I realized that I really need to straighten my hair all the time since my hair is just so weird and ever-changing with every baby that I birth!...). I saw the price tag of $229.00 and walked right right out the store!...I need to find one for a MUCH better price!

After a trip to the grocery store we all met at home, turned on the Christmas tunes, made a Christmas snack, and decorated the tree.

The girls loved looking at all the different little ornaments. We tired to tell them about some of the special ones...they didn't seem to care!...too excited.

Olivia's favorite ornaments are the two doves (inherited from Grandma Rolfson). Olivia has been taking good care of her "birds" ever since! She even put them to bed in the tree at night-time. And, of course, has been pretending she is one!

Aubrey had been complaining off and on since this morning that her ear hurt. Daddy took her to Urgent care.  6 hours later they came home with a prescription. He said she was perfectly patient the whole time. And, managed to fall asleep on his lap for 45 min.

After cleaning up the Christmas mess, making dinner, and preparing for the Sabbath, Mommy let Olivia  stay up extra late to watch a Christmas movie while I folded endless amounts of Laundry.

We are so excited for Christmas and are looking forward to serving others and making it simple and beautiful for our family.