Christmas fun! (warning it's a long one!)

We spent Christmas in Utah and had a great time.



Lexi enjoying her treats from the Ellison Christmas Eve party

Lexi got this crown for her white elephant at the party. She knew exactly what to do with it.

They had an ugly sweater/Christmas attire contest that was hilarious.

Parker Christmas party. It was soooooo much fun!

Lexi was an angel in the nativity. I wanted to cry when I saw her.

She looked so cute and grown up.

Lexi loved playing with her cousin Grace.

Santa made an appearance at the party but I think Lexi would have preferred he didn't.

I got to have fun reuniting with some friends from High School. They are such cute fun girls. I wish we could see each other more often.

Lexi got to go out in the snow on the 4 wheeler.

We rode the Polar Express and got to meet Santa and his wife

Jared even MC'd a little and did a good job. He was a good sport.

Lexi loved the hot chocolate...cup and the cookies!

On our way to church all dressed up

We got to see Maleah's cute family

Christmas Day! Lexi got a balloon and loved it!

Opening gifts

Lesson learned: If you build your wife an entertainment center you just might get that TV you've been wanting. Thanks Mom and Dad! Cole loves it!

Thanks for everything. Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!
Love,
Cole, Michelle, & Lexi

Christmas Gift Idea

My cousin has a side business where she does customized temple art. It is really beautiful and affordable. If any of you are stiill looking for a Christmas gift for someone they are a great idea. Her website is: http://www.mytempleart.com/

This is a picture of mine. I chose to inscribe it with "I love to see the temple" but it is really fun to do your last name and sealing date on them too.

It's done!

Before:

After:

Thanks Cole!!!

Lexi's Latest:

Things Lexi says: Hi, What's that?, Mama, Dada, Baba, ought oh

Things to remember: When you ask Lexi a question and her answer is yes she gives you a big hug. Anytime she hears the word "go" she comes to you. She loves to get out and about. If you ask her for a kiss she gives you a big hug. Sometimes when I hold her she pats my back. She loves horse rides and will come up to your back and try to climb on. She loves books. Her latest favorite is her Christmas rabbit. She shook her head telling us no for the first time recently. She loves to wave and knows to wave when she leaves or you leave. When she's proud of herself she claps or when a song is over she claps. She's also started singing when we sing.