Christmas Eve 2009

Christmas Eve was finally here. The kids are so excited that Santa was finally coming. We spent the day getting ready finishing our family shopping at the Dollar Store. It is really fun to watch the creative juices start working and trying to find the perfect gift without spending alot of money. Then it is home to wrap them up before anyone can sneak a peak.

We have dinner and it is off to Temple Square to see the lights and remember the true meaning of Christmas. However, this year they changed their schedule and closed the Visitor's Center at 5:00. So we walked around outside and enjoyed climbing the temple steps. I think Ryder especially enjoyed it, because Mom was constantly hovering over him to make sure he wouldn't fall.

Ryder, Reganne, Ryder

Merry Christmas

Mom, Rylee, Ryder, and Reganne

The cold granite steps that are really steep.

Rylee & Reganne

They just had to keep going up and down.

The night ended much to soon for the kids. I love the family traditions that we have on Christmas Eve. We really try to focus on family and spending time together without all the fuss.


Finally, after setting cookies & milk out for Santa. It was bed time and a much needed rest.