Santa Pictures!

We had our church Christmas Party - Thankfully, it came the day before we all ended up sick with the stomach flu (besides Bella)

Clairana is the best big sister - she is not overly maternal but her love to play and imagine and believe makes me so happy. 

She loves all things Christmas and makes the holiday so much more perfect. 

This year we have talked lots about how grateful we are to be back in Indiana with family and how we need to remember that Christmas is not all about presents. 

The kids each had thought hard for the past month about three things they would love to have. 

Clairana's picks - paint/art things, bedside lamp for reading at night, cozy blanket 

Nephi Joe - We have truly been blessed with a mellow and super sweet spirited boy. He is so very kind to his sisters and always is coming up behind me and rubbing my back which just melts my heart. And he has Super Cool Hair. 

His three picks - Rocket Copters (he has remember these little toys for almost a year now), dinosaurs, and a battery for his scooter

The Little Girls - Poor Bella Lou ended up puking all over Levi right after this picture. 

PS Could I have maybe taken her purple sweater off in time to show I did actually dress her in Christmas colors!? Oh well.

Ms. Coraline aka Beastie - although I feel like lately she may be dropping her nickname. 

We Shall See. 

She is starting to love to be alone and use her imagination to play. 

She can keep herself entertained with her hands alone. 

It will be fun to see her this year on Christmas morning. 

Her picks - Daniel the Tiger, Chocolate Milk, Sparkle Shoes