Our Christmas

For me, this year Christmas was perfect.
-I finished my shopping early because I was afraid I wouldn't have the energy to do it later. Due to Baby Hannah using all of what little iron I retain naturally for herself.
-I got lucky and for the first year ever got my Dad a present that he was genuinely excited about.
-Eric wins the best husband award for getting me a compound bow. Something I've wanted since girls camp '98, and probably ever since I learned about a certain Robin Hood character.
-Josh got enough BYU memorabilia to keep him happy until he enrolls.
-Bekah loved playing with her two 8 & 9 month old cousins. I just asked her what her favorite part of Christmas was and she said; "Balls! Balls on grandma's Christmas tree."

The Mt Lassen Christmas tree hunt

Mom and Dad wanted to cut down their own Christmas tree this year so Eric and I thought we'd tag along for the fun of it, even though we didn't need a tree. The cold temperature immediately sent me back to my college days in Idaho.
This would have been a good Christmas card photo if Eric and I had been kneeling down. It's still good of the kids. I think they really enjoyed the snow. I don't think Josh remembers playing in the snow in NM, so he probably felt this was his first snow experience.

Where did my little baby girl go?

Excerpts from conversations this morning:

Mommy- Do you want cereal?
Bekah- NO!
Mommy- What do you want for Breakfast?
Bekah- CEREAL!
Mommy- k?

Mommy- Here's your cereal
Bekah- NO, Clothes on! (still wearing pjs)
Mommy- Go get your clothes on then
Bekah- NO, You get clothes!

Mommy- Do you want big girl underwear?
Bekah- No, Diaper!
Mommy- ok, go get a diaper
Bekah- No, Big girl underwear!

Bekah- I'm hungry
Mommy- you're eating an apple
Bekah- No, it's a bean!
Mommy- pretty sure you're wrong about that

Yes, that was our morning. Wish you were here.