While I was getting the ornaments out, Beckam decided to get a little head start on the decorating. He definitely had his favorite spot to put things.
Everyone helped decorate the tree and before we knew it we were done and ready to watch a Christmas movie. (When we were done you could definitely tell where the kids had been hanging things and until we left for Las Vegas they would constantly check for they ornaments they hung.)
We also made it out for a couple of Christmas season activities. (That's more then we've done in the past). We went to Temple Square to see the lights...
We went to the sing along at Energy Solutions Arena....(I didn't take any pictures. It was packed!) We rode Trax to get there and home. I didn't really enjoy it, but the kids had fun. Beckam still talks about riding the choo choo with Brylie, Daddy and Mommy.
We also had an early visit from Santa. The kids started out the night by writing letters to Santa. When he came Brylie wanted to give hers to him right away but was patient and gave it to him when it was her turn.
Beckam on the other hand only wanted to look at Santa from a distance and nothing else. Having Daddy close to him didn't even help.
Luckily he warmed up enough to Santa by the end of the trip to give him a hug. Maybe next year he won't cry.
My month was spent getting gifts ready for Christmas. Luckily I got them all done before we had to leave for Las Vegas. Photoshop and Modge Podge became my best friends!!!
Brandon started a new job the Monday before Christmas so we didn't get to leave for Las Vegas until Christmas Eve. We got there a little later then planned, but still had a great visit. Christmas of course was a blast and the kids made out like bandits.
(Santa's gifts and waiting to go down the stairs to see what they got)
(Beckam was a little overwhelmed)
(Brylie stacked up her presents and didn't want to play with anything until she had unwrapped everything.)
The day after Christmas was spent shopping and relaxing. We also got to finally meet my brother Nathan's girlfriend Brittany. The whole family (mom, dad, siblings, siblings' spouses, and kids) took Brittany out to dinner and to see some Christmas decorations and fountain at the Bellagio. It was quite the fun night and the next day Brittany became Nathan's fiance. She'll be officially joining our family this summer!!!
We got back to Utah after Christmas, tried to recoup for a couple days and then it was the end of the year. Our awesome friends Randy and Viv invited us over for a kid friendly New Year's Eve party. The kids played together while the girls gabbed and the guys played video games. We celebrated east coast New Years, went outside to light some sparklers, and then it was off to home to bed.
We had a great December and end to 2009. Now on to 2010!
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