Merry Christmas!

We had one of our best Christmases ever this year. 

And interestingly, it was one of the smallest, as far as presents go. 

Before we moved from Omaha, I had two big yard sales and I sold stuff still unopened from the Christmas before and things that they never even played with. I decided I wasn't going to do that again. I was going to give everyone 3 presents and Santa would give them one. I also set a very small strict budget for the girls and I stayed within it. 

I tried to get the girls things they would really want: books, art supplies, dress up. And then in their stockings they got little make-up things, some chocolate, and more art supplies. 

 All three girls got these "super girl" outfits and they all love them, even Sami. I thought maybe Sami would say she was too big but they are in them all the time, fighting the "bad guys." I love it. 

After we opened presents, we shoved snow for a couple of hours and vowed to get a snow blower before next year. 

Then we made a ham/scalloped potato dinner for our neighbors, the Lazos, and Jonathan's dad and his wife, Aloma, his brother, Gregg and Gregg's girlfriend, Alice. It was really fun. 

I am grateful for Christmas. For the great family memories and fun.

But mostly, I am so, so thankful for the blessings of our Savior. I love Him. My life is so richly blessed, not only because of my family but because of my knowledge of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and his gospel.

Merry Christmas 2015!!