Oh the good times. On Chrismtas eve a fun thing happened. We were driving to dinner at the Olive Garden with the family and on the way we saw deer near the "cupcake temple." (Our children love calling it that!) We have never even seen deer together like this, so to see them, escpecially on Chrismas Eve, caused our car to quickly turn crazy with excitement from our children. Love the magic that Chrismas brings!!!
Chrismtas eve was very relaxed and enjoyable....because we didn't have to cook!!
Christmas day was very white!!! We did a very American thing and got all our family BYU clothes. (Actually, somehow we forgot to get our cute Savannah one, but she took it very well, if it had been another child who will go unnamed, it would have been a different matter!)
We then headed to the Marriott, where some of Dave's family were staying and all gathered for a yummy lunch. We also enjoyed swimming, fun in the snow and a trip to the movies at the dollar theatre!
My favourite Christmas experience for the season was probably going to Salt Lake and going to music and the spoken word, where we were able to sit in the Conference Center for the weekly broadcast by the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Afterwards we went to the Joseph Smith building where we attended sacrament meeting. Last year President Hinckley was at this ward when we were there and we hoped to see Pres Monson this year, but unfortunately he was not there. We were able to see him at Music and the Spoken Word. The photo below is right near the room where sacrament is held. 
This is David's sisters family, the Gharrings. Very cute guys!
The Lekias family, who were well known for their great shopping skills! (Another gorgeous "oldest" sister of David's)
Hyrum just loves his "boy" cousins! (Now it is the Gibsons turn to come over for a white Christmas!)
Hyrum just loves his "boy" cousins! (Now it is the Gibsons turn to come over for a white Christmas!)
