We're Ready for Santa

It is Christmas Eve. The kids have all planned where they're going to sleep tonight (Jake's room with an extra air mattress). They've cleaned their rooms and for now, they're all playing together so nicely. Kids playing creatively together is one of my greatest joys as a mom. I love it when they like each other.

Last week we went down to Mesa for the annual Platt family Christmas party. Homemade soups in bread bowls - heavenly. That, accompanied with great conversations, a fabulous Nativity read by Drew at his finest, and the new Christmas PJ's from Grandma Platt made for a wonderful evening. Not to mention, I got to hold baby Chet - a lot. He's a sweetie!

Sunday, our ward had their Christmas program during Sacrament meeting. The choir began with O Holy Night. That did it. It's one of my favorite songs and it really set the mood beautifully. It was great, uplifting and the Spirit was so strong in that meeting.

Tuesday night we went to downtown Prescott to look at lights at the courthouse. It was awfully chilly, but oh so pretty.

Then last night we headed to the metropolis of Cornville, AZ to watch the neatest Christmas house EVER! It was a 40 minute show of lights set to music. It dwarfed the Kip's home. We enjoyed good friends, hot chocolate and donuts.

After that, it was off to Sedona to see the lights at the resort. We walked around the parking lot ranking our favorites. The kids got to see the friendliest Santa ever, tell him of their ridiculous lists, and enjoy more hot chocolate. Then it was the official voting of the best display. Most displays were kid friendly - Sesame street, Precious moments, Smurfs, Cars..., but the one that won with 2 of the kids was the one called "Every Knee shall bend before him" It was the nativity in lights. I was impressed with Jake and Abby for their maturity. It was definitely a good choice.


Now with all that said, I only have a few pictures from the entire month of December and festivities to post, so sad. There should definitely be many more pictures from tonight and the big day tomorrow.

The Platt grandkids and Devon. Hannah was Mary for the first time, with Oliver as Joseph, Chet as baby Jesus, Jake, Devon, Eli and Simon as Wisemen, Hannah, Abby and Emie as Angels and Michelle and Brakelle as Shepherds.

All the grandkids in their new PJ's