HELP!

Has anyone seen Lego Star Wars fruit snacks?!
I have looked just about everywhere!

Is Santa Coming Tonight?

Last night was Reid's preschool Christmas party and Santa was there. When he first came out, Reid was scared, he didn't want Santa to see him so he hid under the table. (I have no idea why he was so scared). I got Lliam to go up, but he was a little timid and finally Reid decided to be brave enough and go up too! By the end of the night he wanted to make sure he said goodbye to Santa!

And what did they ask Santa to give them?

Reid: A big, real snake
Lliam: Lego Star Wars fruit snacks

(And so now every night, they ask if Santa is coming!)

Christmas Tag!

1. Have you started your Christmas shopping?
Yes and I only have 2 more people to shop for!

2. Tell me about one of your special traditions.
Growing up we always would do a live nativity with the kids and we each could participate in the program on Christmas Eve night. I tried that last year on my side, didn't quite turn out due to the ages of the kids, but we'll try again!

3. When do you put up your tree?
Typically I like to do it around the 1st of December, that way we can enjoy it for a whole month and it feels more like Christmas. However, this year our tree and decorations are still in storage out home (Jed's parents) but should be coming tomorrow hopefully! So this weekend is when we'll put it up!

4. Are you a Black Friday shopper?
I went for my first time this year and it wasn't too bad. There were some amazing deals so if I have someone to go with me next year, I just might go again!

5. Do you travel at Christmas or stay home?
So far it's always been travel. We love our family and do as much as we can while we can! We switch off every year so we go somewhere different!

6. What is your funniest Christmas memory?
From my childhood: My Uncle Brett came dressed as Santa and sat in the rocking chair. He would rock and laugh and eventually tip backwards and fall. As a child, it was hilarious!

Recently: Just last year Reid was so excited about Santa coming. He wouldn't go to sleep. Finally, when everything was quiet and we thought Reid was asleep, we started to bring out the Santa presents. As we were bringing out his present, he POPPED up from behind a couch! We quickly turned around and put down his present so he didn't have a chance to see it and I snatched him up and took back to his room. He told me that he was hiding so he can see Santa!

7. What is your favorite Christmas movie of all time?
It would have to be A Charlie Brown Christmas.

8. Do you do your own Christmas baking?
Since we are always at parent's home I haven't had to do all of it before, or be in charge. But I do always help!

9. Fake or real tree?
Unfortunately fake right now. We can'T afford a real one every year so we were blessed with a free fake one last year. Hopefully one day we can go back to real.

10. What day does the actual panic set in to get it all done?
Panic? What panic?

11. Are you still wrapping presents on Christmas Eve?
I would be all done, but I may be helping someone else get theirs done!

12. What is your favorite family fun time at Christmas?
Just being with family and not having to worry about the cares of the world. I enjoy standing in the kitchen munching on the goodies, chatting and dancing with everyone at the Burton's. And playing with the kiddos and enjoying the loudness and craziness at the Gentry's.

13. What Christmas craft do you like the best?
The ones my children make. We decorate our tree with their ornaments, so nothing is really matching but it still looks good to me!

14. Christmas music, yes or no? And if yes, what is your favorite song?
Definitely YES! I love Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians, Rudolph version. This is a group my dad listened to growing up and he passed it down to us and now I'm passing it down to my kids!

15. When do you plan to finish all of your shopping?
Before we leave for Grandma's and Grandpa's house...hopefully!

So now that you've read this, TAG your it! Copy the questions on your blog and answer them! It's so fun seeing what everyone's traditions and favorites are!

Merry Christmas!

Another Interview!

Although we don't have an acceptance yet, things are looking better. Jed has another interview in Pamona, California at Western University.
On January 7th he'll be at UNLV and then the 9th at Western.

Up To's!

It's been such a long time since I've last posted and I know I've promised pictures, however I am not at the computer that has all of my pictures, so you're going to have to sit through a boring post again!

Lliam: Turned 3 on the 28th of November! I can't believe he is growing so much! He loves his brother and continues to copy him as much as he could! He is fully potty-trained (no more little accidents! Though he does still wait till the last minute!)

Reid: Absolutely love preschool and does so well. He is such a good friend, especially to the girls! He's starting out way too young to have any kind of girlfriends! He is a good big brother and includes Lliam in his playing!

Leona: Is busy as ever! Has taken 3 classes for her Bachelor Degree so far and has gotten all A's! Still is a Nanny for 6 kids and tries to do preschool for Lliam and Nolan ever now and then!

Jed: Is stressful as ever waiting for replies from dental schools. We've received a couple more rejections but are on the wait-list for 4 schools. There is still hope, but we still have to wait!

We are excited to be spending time with family every chance we can. Thanksgiving was wonderful in St. George with my family and we are anticipating Christmas in Upalco with Jed's family! We love you all and wish we can spend some time with everyone! We hope you have a Merry Christmas!
(This may or may not be our Christmas Letter...we'll see how much time I can find!)