Beautiful Smile

Stetson's diligence paid off in a big way. He was told when his braces were put on in June of 07 it would take at least two years to make a perfect smile. So because he is so good at keeping his commitments, he got them off quit a bit earlier than expected. He looks great. We are thrilled with Dr. Feller and would recommend him to anyone. Look out world, his smile is amazing.

New Traditions

This year we decided to start new traditions with our boys. So, after the housework was done, and Bridger got home from work, we ventured off to make some new memories. We started with dinner at the Olive Garden downtown, which was good. And, then off to Temple Square to see the lights. Who knew that this was so many other people's traditions. We walked around the square and stopped to listen to the nativity. At the end of the presentation there is a message

given by President Hinckley. I couldn't help but have a tear in my eye as I realized that it was last Christmas he gave us his last Christmas message before his passing in late January. I still miss him.

After we decided we had seen enough, and were almost frozen, we headed home to open our one present. Of course, no surprise to find it was pajamas. Which I realized long ago we give so that our pictures look better than if they wear the ones they have been wearing. We watched some Tabernacle Choir Christmas broadcasts and read some Christmas stories and then off to bed to wait for Santa to visit our home.

Christmas morning we woke up around 9:00 to find that he indeed did find his way to our home and none was disappointed with the gifts left behind. We had no where to go so we just stayed in our jammies the entire day. We had a yummy dinner and just watched movies and enjoyed each others company. Oh, and I got the hippo I had been singing about wanting for the entire month. It was a fun and relaxing day.

Merry Christmas for the Clayton Elves!

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Must be Santa

Ever since we were kids we had a Christmas Party at our Grandma and Grandpa's house. Now that we all have families of our own, we carry on the tradition this year at my sister Cindy's home. It's so much fun to see everyone and laugh, eat yummy food and wait for Santa. This year was especially fun as it was our anniversary. 19 years ago we were married in the Salt Lake Temple. Even Santa remembered and had a treat for us. It must be the real Santa, how else would he have remembered.

Christmas Memories

Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping, with good wire ribbon. And homemade gift tags.

Real Tree or Artificial? Artificial - with an Evergreen candle on the warmer.

When do you put up the tree? Thanksgiving week, I try to hold out until after Thanksgiving.

When do you take the tree down? New's Years Day or day after.

Do you like eggnog? If you thin it with milk and add nutmeg.

Favorite gift received as a child? My Sunshine Family Dolls. You young ones, won't know what these are, but they were amazing.

Hardest person to buy for? Our parents

Easiest person to buy for? My boys

Do you have a nativity scene? Too many to count, I collect them.

Mail or e mail Christmas cards? Mail

Worst Christmas gift you ever received? A box of macaroni and cheese. Long story and I was only four, my dad did it to trick us because we always shook the presents. I'm in therapy still..jk

Favorite Christmas movie? ELF, I love it and know almost the whole movie.

When do you start shopping for Christmas? Early November

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Never

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll

Lights on the tree? Of course and several

Favorite Christmas song? It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams

Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay home

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? Yep.

Angel on the tree top, or star? Star

Open presents Christmas eve or morning? Christmas Eve, always Pajamas

Most annoying thing about this time of year? Rude people

Favorite ornament, theme, or color? Each year we exchange an ornament at our family party, that's really fun. And each year my kids get a new ornament. I love them all.

Favorite food for Christmas dinner? Funeral Potatoes

What do you want for Christmas this year? A treadmill

I tag everyone who reads our blog. Come on, don't be a Scrooge, this one is fun. Happy Holidays!

It's beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

It truly is the "most wonderful time of the year." I love the holiday season. This year with Thanksgiving being so late in the month, there was no time to waste. We started decorating right away and it always looks as if we are moving. I think my decorations multiply while they're in the closet.

A couple of the happenings in November were: Caleb entered a written essay in the literature catagory for the Reflections contest. He won a 2nd place ribbon and was thrilled. We had a great time at Wayne's parents for Thanksgiving. It was fun to get together and have a yummy dinner and remember the things we are thankful for.

I also volunteer on one of the Festival of Trees committees. It was so neat to be there when they turned on the lights. After you attend this event, it always makes me realize how blessed I am and how fortunate these individuals are who benefit from all the efforts donated through the Festival. This is definately a tradition I will continue for as long as I am able.

Happy Holidays! Only 14 more shopping days...I'm so close to being ready...HOORAY! Just the fun baking, and wrapping left.

Is this Good or Bad...

Ok, I haven't read these books, and I think I'm probably the only one on the planet. However, my dear friend sent this survey to me to see "who" I was in the Twilight series. Not sure if this is good or bad, so please let me know. And for those who are anxiously awaiting... only a few more days. And NO, I didn't reach my goal of finishing the book before the movie, oh well.


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