Christmas Tree!

One of my favorite things about Christmas is getting a Christmas tree. I love the adventure of getting the tree, setting up the tree, decorating the tree, and staring at the tree for hours after everyone has gone to bed.

This year Justin wasn't really in the mood to travel to the mountain and chop a tree down. I was desperate to get a tree, we were already two weeks behind schedule in my book. So we compromised and went down the road to a local tree farm. Due to Justin's crazy schedule we let the kids stay home from school so we could find our tree as a family. The kids were certain we needed the bright blue flocked tree. Justin and I found a semi-descent tree we both liked. We even let the kids pick out a $5 dollar tiny tree for upstairs. They felt super excited. I loved it because it gave me a perfect place to hang all the not so pretty ornaments.

We had a wonderful day of decorating, trains, lights, stockings, and of course pizza.

Eliza's Blessing

We were so blessed to have so many members of our family come to Eliza's blessing. Justin's parents, grandparents and oldest sister Jennifer and her family all came. My parents and all my siblings except Josh and Dynelle were able to make it as well. It is no small thing to get everyone here. I felt so grateful and blessed that they were able to come.

Eliza looked beautiful in her blessing dress. Grandma Brinkerhoff bought her dress, Grandma Cooper bought her booties, Dynelle bought her headband and bow.

Justin gave her a beautiful blessing. She was blessed with peace, and guidance through trials and temptations, with discernment, the ability help others make good choices, and to be a mother in Zion, health, strong body, and knowledge that the Savior loves her.

It was such a special day. There was so much love in our home, combined with the sweet spirit of our newest addition, it couldn't have been a better day!