Bodi and I are on our wards activity committee and yesterday was our Christmas breakfast. We had so much fun planning it this year...but we are glad that it is over. We had a polar express theme this year. We had a golden ticket invitation and everything. 
We had a pancake breakfast with all the fixings.
I have been looking for some cute Christmas shirts for the girls and haven't found anything that I like...so I made my own. I even made matching hair bows. 
Thanks Mom for your help! You are the best!!!
I saw a really fun idea in the Family Fun magazine. I have an activity planned for the 24 days before Christmas. Every afternoon Sophie gets to find a new slip of paper in the advent calendar. So far it has been a lot of fun!
Day 1: Write our Letters to Santa
Sophie's Letter to Santa
Laynies Letter to Santa
She had to put it in the mail right away!
The next day Sophie was so excited to get a letter back from Santa. She couldn't believe that he wrote her back so fast!
Day 2: Read a Christmas Story. We read Polar Express
We have had such a great weekend. We have had a few family parties and I just had to post some pictures. My Uncle John and Aunt Sally came into town from Kansas. We haven't seen them in over 5 years. It was so great to see them and their kids. We had a party on Wednesday night and had a family talent show. It was so fun!
Here is a picture of my Grandpa Rhodes with his Christmas present. He got it a little early because he is so cute! I just love the look on Grandpas face. He was so happy!
Sophie blew me away that night. She has been in a performing group this year. I haven't heard her sing either one of her songs. At the talent show she volunteered to go first and just nailed it. She sang both songs so well. I was so proud of her! She asked the next day if she could perform again...she cracks me up!
Richie played a little ditty on the guitar.
Stockton danced for us and so did Laynie!
Maddie, Jaylee and Sophie eating turkey!
We had a large group this year.
This is the best we could do at getting a group picture of all the kids. 
I know that it isn't even Thanksgiving yet but I just couldn't wait anymore! I love setting up my Christmas stuff!
Laynies tree
Sophie's tree
My very favorite decoration is our little people nativity set. My kids just love it and are playing with it every second.
This is my nativity set that my Dad gives me a new piece every year. It is so beautiful.
I just finished those cute wise men this year.
My nativity collection!
For FHE we made our thankful turkeys. I love some of the things that the girls were thankful for.
Sophie: Coloring, My home, Sleeping, Snow, Music and Family
Laynie: Passy, Blankie, Sadie, Sophie, Snacks and Bear
Here are a few things that I am thankful for:
My Savior and Testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
My Husband and Kids
My callings
My home
Music
Being a Mom
...the list could go on and on!
Before...
and After...
Don't they look great! I just love them! It has changed our entire kitchen! Thanks Bodi...you are the best!!!A few of the neighborhood ladies and I took our kids to an estate property to enjoy the fall leaves. We couldn't have been to a better place. There were leaves everywhere and the kids loved every minute of it. They would push the leaves into a huge pile and jump into it. I just loved playing with the kids in the leaves today!!!
Bodi showed up with his truck and all the kids had to play in the back.
This is my favorite picture of the girls! 
Last night was the So You Think You Can Dance Concert! It was sooooo much fun! I was expecting it to be a good time but I wasn't expecting it to be as great as it was. My Mom, little sister Hannah and some of the ladies from my ward went to dinner and then the show. We were screaming like little girls for Brandon's muscles. Can't wait till the next tour!!!
