Huntsman Happenings: Twas the Night Before Christmas...

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Twas the Night Before Christmas...

We had a very busy Christmas Eve as usual. We love living close by all of our families, but it definitely makes for some busy holidays. Then again isn't family what makes all of the holidays special? I guess we wouldn't have it any other way. We first went to my Dad's house for a Christmas eve lunch and present exchange. Then we went to our annual West family Christmas eve dinner at my Aunt Verene's. After that, we finished the partying at Brandon's parents with Christmas stories and PJ's. And finally it was home to set out the cookies and milk for Santa and to try and get 2 very excited little girls to bed. What a great day!

Grandpa Doug and Grandma Sharon with the grand kids on Christmas eve.

Memphis, Brynn, Brayden and Daxton listening to Grandpa Larry's Christmas stories.

Nick and Grandpa Larry with his magnet board story.

Tara and me listening to Grandpa Larry's Christmas eve story.

Right before bed, Brooklyn and Brynnley model their new christmas pjs and hug their new stuffed animals. Sweet dreams! I wonder if they will see and visions of sugarplums.

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Some of my favorite things. . .

Vacations! Relaxing on any warm, sunny beach is my ideal spot.
A clean house that stays clean longer than 2 minutes. Is that really possible?
Trying a new recipe that actually turns out, tastes good, and that the whole family will eat. MIRACLE!
The Changing of the seasons. The first spring picnic in the park. The first summer day at the pool. The first drive to look at the leaves in the fall. And the first winter snowball fight.
The sound of my girls laughing and playing together and the sound of "Mommy I love you."
Finding a really good book that I can't put down for days or nights. (Twilight series anyone?)
Date nights with my hot hubbie. Especially if he plans it and arranges the babysitter.
Girls nights out. Catching up with girlfriends or sisters is a treasured experience.
Sleeping in on the weekends while Brandon gets up with the kids. What a great guy?
Feeling energized (more like sore) after a tough workout.
Finding a new cute outfit for a great price. Can you say bargain shopper?
Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and any other baked goods.

Some Inspirational Quotes

"By small and simple things are great things brought to pass."
-Alma 37:6

"I come to you with a plea that we stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight. I am suggesting that as we go through life we try to accentuate the positive."
-Gordon B. Hinckley

"Children today need to be taught as Jesus taught - with love, understanding, compassion, and patience. No effort is too great, no labor more worthwhile."
-Spencer W. Kimball

"It is not what we receive that enriches our lives, it is what we give."
-George Albert Smith

"Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
-Proverbs 22:6

"The secret of a happy marriage is to serve God and each other."
-Ezra Taft Benson

"Who knows but that something wonderful may happen today. Have faith that it will. After all, every morning is a chance at a new day!"
-Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Take time with your children

1. Take time to always be at the crossroads in the lives of your children, whether they be six or sixteen.
2. Take time to be a real friend to your children.
3. Take time to read to your children.
4. Take time to pray with your children.
5. Take time to have a meaningful weekly home evening. Make this one of your great family traditions.
6. Take time to be together at mealtimes as often as possible.
7. Take time daily to read the scriptures together as a family.
8. Take time to do things together as a family.
9. Take time to reach your children.
10. Take the time to truly love your children. A mother's unqualified love approaches Christ-like love.
- President Thomas S. Monson

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Twas the Night Before Christmas...

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