Mamy & Snow

We watched Emmaline (Mamy as Emery calls her) so Karissa and Adam could go to his work party.

She wanted so badly to play outside because Jared and Emery were trying to catch snowflakes in their mouths, but she was getting over being sick so I didn't let her. 

It was the first "snow" of the season and Emery LOVED going outside for a bit with Jared as it fell.

Since she wanted to be outside, when Emery came in she wore her coat around for a while and thought she was so cool!

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Reindeer

Thanksgiving Point had a reindeer out for a few days in December and we took Emery to see it. She thought it was really cool to see "Sven" from Frozen. :) 

Jared even did her hair this day! He's practicing and doing a pretty good job!

Ignore the terrible picture of both of them, she ALWAYS wants to be on his shoulders these days. :) 

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A Day "Staycation"

We went to Midway/Heber/Park City on a Saturday in December (the one right before Adam left on business). It was "Swiss Christmas" which was a huge let down. We enjoyed some lunch at our favorite pizza place which happens to be in Midway, and then did some thrifting before heading to Park City.

In Park City we did some thrifting and then went to the free lift that takes you from the parking lot to one of the resorts. Apparently Karissa is TERRIFIED of heights... we made her do it anyways!

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Snow Angels

I'm not really sure where Emery learned about snow angels but she loves doing them on our kitchen floor, or in the family room on the carpet. We were never healthy enough to play in the snow while it was here, but these made her happy!

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Wishbone

Emery and Jared did the wishbone one Sunday after church. Emery didn't really understand but thought it was a fun thing to do!

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Setting up the Christmas Tree

We set up our Christmas tree pretty early, sometime in November, I think right after Thanksgiving. It was hard fighting Jared every day that we couldn't set it up yet. In the end, I'm glad we did because it made the season last so much longer.

Teaching Emery about Santa Claus.

Emery loved the whole process and Christmas is soooo much more fun with a 2 year old!

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Tree of Life

In December one night we ventured out to the mall for a bit of shopping & then to the "Tree of Life" in Draper. Adam was out of town on business so Karissa and Emmaline were staying with us. The tree is incredible in person. It was REALLY chilly and late so we didn't stay long, but we were sure to snap a few pictures!

Why would the girls want their own moms? Aunts are better. ;)

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Thanksgiving

We had a really low-key Thanksgiving, but it was nice. My parents were down, and we invited Aunt Glady & LeAnn to join us. It was a lovely meal, and we were ready way beforehand! It was nice to have a relaxing morning and not feel rushed! Jared made pecan tarts in the morning and after getting everything ready Emery wanted to help so my mom helped her put them into the pan. They turned out delicious! 

Jared went with my mom to get a 6:00 deal-we hated the time but have been looking for a tramp for soooo long and it was a killer deal! 

Karissa and Adam came back from Twin Falls that night late and then Jared, Adam and my mom headed out for some shopping Adam wanted to do at Kohl's. Friday was spent just hanging out, then Saturday the Banks family joined us for lunch and the afternoon. It was good to see them, but unfortunately I didn't get my camera out. Emery loved getting to see Julia especially and playing outside in the dirt with the kids. 

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