The Christmas seasons is coming to an end. It has been so fun. I feel like we are starting to have our own Christmas traditions in our family that the kids recognize. Our Christmas celebration started the 21st when we went to Tucson to take part in the children's outdoor nativity. I love that we have been able to do this since moving to Arizona. I love being able to make the Nativity a bigger part of our Christmas. Canon was a shepherd with his cousin Eli. Lauren and Savana dressed as angels, but Lauren didn't really end up participating. Savana was a very cute little angel. On Christmas Eve we went to look at the nativity display at the Mesa Temple. Then we came home and Seth made Lemon Chicken. It is a favorite dish right now. Canon said we should make Lemon chicken a tradition on Christmas Eve. I love that the kids are feeling like we have our own traditions and family favorites. While we were making dinner, Savana and Canon watched a show about Samuel the Lamanite which was part of our Christmas Eve gift. This year we talked about the sign that was given, to the people of Zarahemla, of Christ's birth. That there would be a night without darkness. And they received headlamps as the Christmas Eve gifts.
Christmas Eve, Seth let Canon and Savana have a "sleepover" in Canon's room while they watched Polor Express, while I made "coal", black rice krispie treats, for the stockings. Canon actually told Seth to "remind Mommy to make coal for our stockings." Then Christmas morning, Canon was the first to wake up at 7 a.m. He snuggled in bed with us for about an hour and I don't think we ended up opening presents until 8:30! It was great! Canon received a robot, some science stuff and an bow and arrow. Savana received two Barbies with horses and some animal dress ups. Lauren got princesses and a pink puppy purse that she wanted to sleep with that night. The next day we headed to Utah and have been enjoying some snow and family.
