December 2015

These boys love playing with their stuffed animals. My mom gave Lincoln an elephant and Oliver a zebra. These two "pets" are best friends.

 Breakfast with Santa was a hit. Lincoln was first in line again and asked Santa for a globe. Santa was confused, but a good sport. Oliver was too nervous to sit on his lap at first. When he saw Lincoln got a candy cane, he was ready to sit on Santa's lap. When asked what he wanted, Oliver simply replied. "I want a candy cane". Easy enough! Then after lots of coercing, Oliver stayed close to Santa long enough for a very quick photo shoot.

 Thanks Swoop for making it up to the nose bleeds to say hi.

 December started warm enough to get out. So we went to the park every chance we could. Oliver loved the swing, until Oliver pushed him in it. He likes to sit more than swing.

 Another mild day where the boys could be outside.

 This was also a mild day. It just happened to be pouring rain. These boys were very supportive to my desires to see temple square. We got quite wet, but it's a better memory... right?

 Besides, it was a Thursday night so we got to hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearsal in the warm Conference Center. The boys loved it!

 Another fun "white elephant exchange" with Dean's football friends. The Asay's wrapped Paul's old practice uniform from his high school days. 

 Thomas is 7 months!

 A real snow day! After waiting 2 years! These boys still can't get enough!

 Beck came over and helped us build Olaf!

 Oliver loves everything about this snow storm!

 We had a birthday party for Jesus. Or course cake was part of any birthday party.

 We painted a lot of Salt Dough ornaments this season. Scarlett Snow helped too.

 My MTC companions finally had a get together. 11 years after returning from our mission.

 Both Lincoln and Oliver liked to spend time under the tree.

 And Thomas learned to sit!!! He was pretty wobbly still, but just in time for Christmas!

 These boys loved their new (to them) Christmas jammies.

 On Christmas Eve, we had a special party with GGPA. Each great grand child gave him a card.

 And my mom gave each of us diamond necklaces made from the diamonds on my Grandma's rings. 

 Lincoln worked hard to purchase gifts for people. He got GGPA some coloring crayons. 

 Then we made a quick stop to see my Grandma and Grandpa Poll. They were just starting dinner, but Grandma is still a great hostess!

 And Oliver can't go to the car the easy way.

 Then on to John and Katie's house for more Christmas Even fun. Dinner, games and some amazing quilts from Judy. She made a quilt for each grandchild. Pretty sweet!

 And Lincoln got Uncle John a football game. He was very anxious for Uncle John to share his gift.

Well another full day. It was time to get home and ready for Santa to visit.