Christmas 2014

We were able to set up our Christmas tree and stockings a few days before the day, thanks to my sister Stephanie's help. It made such a difference! We still had boxes to unpack, but who cares, right? Christmas decor must be up!!

Joe started his first day of work on the 22nd at LDS Hospital in SLC. We were pleasantly surprised to find out he will be working day shifts. That will be so nice to have the same sleeping schedules with the kiddos. He seems to enjoy it and likes who he works with.

Unfortunately though, on the weekend the furnace went out. So we had to get some space heaters and called it in on Monday. And it just so happened that it rained like crazy and started to leak in our front room that is a partial basement (our apartment is a split level). So we had to call that in as well, and pack up what was in that corner as well. So much for unpacking...

Joe got Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day off, which was so nice to be together. It was our second Christmas with Addie. Christmas Eve we went to the Bare's for dinner and The Nativity Story. Jared was Joseph, Aimee was Mary, Alyssa was a shepherd, Stephanie was a wiseman, and Jenna and Addie were angels. It was fun to be with them and enjoy family. All of the kids opened their gifts from Grandma and Grandpa Hebdon, which are PJ's. Addie had fun with the wrapping paper and bows.

Santa visited us and Addie got a rocking horse, 2 books, and a wallet.

We gave her Legos and a Christmas dress. She really enjoys all of her toys. She looks adorable in her dress. I will have to get a picture when she wears it next.

The 28th, Kevin's family and Mom came to visit for 3 days. It was so much fun to be together too. Unfortunately Joe got sick again and didn't get to play as much. Plus he had to work. But Addie loved all of the attention. We even went swimming at the recreation center in American Fork. My favorite were the nighttime when we could play games. I love playing games. We don't get to do it much when we lived so far away. 

It was a wonderful Christmas!! I wish we didn't have to move during it, but it was so nice to be closer to family and do traditions with them. We are so grateful for all of our many blessings, for an apartment, job, family, Addie, and Joey coming soon. We are grateful for the Gospel and the depth of meaning it adds to our lives. We are grateful for our Savior who experiences everything for us so that we could have faith in the Atonement, repent, and work on being better. And we are grateful for  loving Heavenly Father who created this plan of Happiness, and that we can pray to Him for comfort, guidance, and direction.

May all of you feel the Spirit of the Season throughout the year and be blessed.