Sunday, December 26, 2010

Merry Christmas

The annual Gillespie Christmas Eve party was well attended this year. I am sure Grandpa and Grandma Gillespie look down on their posterity and feel the joy of such a wonderful family celebrating at this time of year.
Paul (Dad) and Aunt Trea with Spencer's little girl, Sadie.
Cousin Beetle (Emily) recently returned from her mission. Steph and I enjoyed catching up with her.
On Christmas morning Dad, Mom, Kelly, and I have a tradition of going to see all the families. It is my favorite tradition and the kids love to show us everything they received.
Cole is suited up for next football season.
Alaria did not want to be in the picture but we took it any way. She may have been a bit sleepy because they got up at 5:00am.
Alyssa received a latch hook kit. This brought back a lot of memories for me.
Kaitlyn got a drill so she would stop trying to steal the one from Matt.
Larsens had a great Christmas, and really helped us out when Mom became sick.
Sadie got a new kitchen and wanted Kelly to just keep playing with her.
Spencer got some fun Rudolph toys and I just had to get a picture.
Spencer and Angie had a great Christmas!
The Horton's home was our last stop. We had fun seeing all their gifts and watching Quincey set up the family for portraits. As always I am so blessed at this time of year!

No Parents Allowed

Kris and Michelle had a work party, so I had a "No Parents Allowed Party" with their kids.
We made signs that said no parents were allowed and then we put our P.J.s on in the middle of the day.
We made gum drop Christmas trees and Cole made a gum drop ice cream cone.
We also frosted some cookies and put sprinkles on.
We watched Christmas movies and got very excited for the holiday. I should plan "No Parents Allowed Parties" more often.

Happy Pre-Birthday Kelly

On December 21st we had a pre-birthday celebration for Kelly and celebrated Christmas as well. It was a great night!
Who can ask for better than red velvet cake...
Emily and Melinda enjoying pre-Christmas gifts.
Happy 35th Birthday Kelly!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Fun With Visitors

Gillespies and Larsens both came up to visit me over the last two weekends and had dinner.
We got on Trax at the library and rode into temple square.
Alaria was quick to tell me the pay phone at the Trax station was her favorite part of the night.
There is a great model of the Salt Lake Temple in the South Visitors Center. I would highly recommend going to see it.
The huge tree at the Joseph Smith Building was beautiful as usual.
Saige told us all, numerous times, that the lights are "pretty" she is so cute.
I got a great picture of the nativity with my great new camera.
The Gillespies were exhausted by the end but they loved having treats.

Alyssa and Kaitlyn loved the Nutcrackers in the Joseph Smith Building.

We had a ball and I can't wait for next year!