butt cold

Until last night I really didn't understand what the phrase meant.

The temperature yesterday was -14. Tropics compared to the -50 with the windchill we've been having lately. Taking that into consideration, we decided to venture out and visit the live nativity pageant as we do every year. Only this time it was a bit different... I forwent the thermal undies.

whoa

Biiiiig mistake. My hiney had to park itself on a cold, hard bench. For 15 minutes.

Which may not seem that long to those of you who bring cozy little blankets to sit on, or have more layers in between your bottom and that bench. But ooooh it was long enough for me.

I attempted to run to the car afterwards and I felt like I had to large blocks of ice where my tooshie cheeks once were. It's an odd feeling, and certainly not comfortable while running. I can only imagine how graceful I looked. I apologize to those of you who were behind me at the time, I wouldn't want to see it either.

Otherwise, it was a very moving program. It meant more to me this year for some reason. Can you guess what I did?





That's right, I cried. Big surprise huh? It was beautiful and I couldn't help myself. I have really been feeling the true meaning of the Christmas season this year. I have been blessed with so many good things, and I feel such gratitude for my Savior and his incredible life. We often talk of Christ's death and what the atonement means, but I do so love the story of his birth as well. I love to imagine him as a small babe. It is both humbling and inspiring. Last night my eyes were on the beautiful woman playing Mary. I still consider myself a fairly 'new' mother and as such I was trying to imagine myself in her place. I've always thought that I would be strong enough to do whatever God asked of me. But this? I think would take strength beyond my own. I admire and love a woman I have never met. For her strength, her faith and her love, and I hope to follow her example as a mother.



Noah was so adorable and was very attentive. He was super excited when he saw the sheep and donkey and kept calling them puppies. I love our boy.
We have a few pictures from the night. They were all taken in the car on the way home. I just couldn't bring myself to take my frozen little fingers out of my mittens to snap one while we were out there.

I thought we did pretty good with keeping Noah warm, doesn't he look nice and toasty?

The man of the house looking extremely serious, as always. I don't see the difficulty in smiling for pictures.


Me and my rosy cheeks. Sorry, the least I could have done was put a little makeup on huh? Ya well, those are luxuries a mom just doesn't have sometimes. I consider myself lucky when I'm able to get my teeth brushed and have a shower all in one day.

I'm glad that we have taken this tradition and started in our little family. I love Christmas and having the opportunity to spend time with family making lasting memories. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

from our family to yours