Christmas Chain

This is a tradition that started when I was a kid.  

My kids love it and I do too.... 

EXCEPT this year we got sick.  

Hayden was sick first.  

Then Kenz. 

December 3rd: Watching the First Presidencies Christmas Devotional

and then ME... :(

It was hard to find the energy to do all of our planned activities. So we improvised and did some and saved some for later... 

December 4th: Walk to Bethlehem

This was MY worst day.  I don't think I have EVER BEEN SO SICK.

I have never missed Walk to Bethlehem... but I missed it this year.

Thankfully I have wonderful friends (Kim & Jeni) and the best husband.  

December 7th: The Roof Restaurant

Temple Lights

December 8th: Christmas T Shirts

December 10: Cookie Party

December 12: Lights on my big beautiful 10 foot tree go out.

So I undecorated it and went and bought a 5 foot LIVE/REAL Christmas tree.

December 13: Shop for White Elephant Gifts

December 15: Puzzle day

December 19: Movie Day

December 20: Dad's Walk to Bethlehem 

December 21: Open Sibling Gifts

December 22: Dinner at Jenn's with the Missionaries

December 23: FUJI (nightmare - not sure we will do this one again)

December 24: drive around to see Christmas Lights

and Open Jammies