Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was magical. A whole bunch of the Farnsworth Family all went to Grandpa's for a little get together and music program. It was fun to see extended family that we haven't seen in months or years. We loved all spending that special time with Grandpa.

That night we did a sweet little nativity with all the kids (except Penny and Brooklyn). It was the sweetest moment. Grandpa read Luke 2, and we had all the kids dress up. Livy was Mary, Addelyn was the shepherd, Savannah was the wiseman, Liam was Joseph, Lucy an angel, and Trey was Baby Jesus. 

We then went home and had our own Christmas Eve. We opened our Christmas jammies, and then got a plate of treats out for Santa and his reindeer. Livy was such a good helper and so excited. It was so fun to have Christmas Eve in our own home. 

We all went to bed with great anticipation for Christmas and what Santa would bring!!

Early Christmas with the Jacksons

We had an unusual Christmas because Bob and Sue went to Arizona for Christmas because Jane Anne was having her baby. So we had our Christmas with them the week before Christmas before she left. Livy got some fun Princess Sofia toys, and Cinderella Legos. Livy was in heaven. We were so grateful we got to celebrate Christmas with Grammy and Grandpa, they sure knew how to make Livy happy!

Annual Graham Cracker Houses

We have an annual tradition to make graham cracker houses as a family. It was fun to see everyone making their little houses with their little families. The houses can't be as perfect when there are little hands trying to help!! I love this tradition, and love being with all of my family.

Cousins Come to Town

We had been looking forward to this Christmas for so long because we were so excited to see our family that was coming in town. Livy and Lucy were immediate buddies. Since Lucy is from California, she was soo excited to play in the snow. And Livy was even more excited to get to play with Lucy! They built a little snowman, threw snowballs, and the dad's took turns pulling them around on the sled. It was a perfect snow day. 

Olivia's Preschool Christmas Program

Livy had the very best preschool class and teacher this last fall. Even though we moved down to Provo with my parents, we still drove her out to American Fork so that she could go to Ms. Brooke's amazing preschool. She made some great friends, and always came home with the cutest little crafts and projects she created. We were so sad to find out that Ms. Brooke had to move away, so the Christmas Program was their final hurrah. Livy insisted she keep her Minnie Mouse gloves on for the performance. They sang Feliz Navidad and a few other songs and were just the cutest little kids ever. We're sure going to miss Ms. Brooke and her preschool. We're hoping she moves back soon!

Jen and Tim flew in the afternoon, so I'm so glad that they were able to come and enjoy it with us! We are so lucky to have them here for almost 3 weeks! Yay for the Holidays and family visiting. 

Our New Home

Our house is finally complete and we closed and slowly moving in! The closing date got pushed back 3 days and we were so bummed, those were the longest three days ever. But we were able to close and make it officially ours. Our new favorite keys!

We closed on Monday, December 16th and I went there that afternoon with our first load. We borrowed my Uncle Wayne's 30 ft. trailer and were able to fill it up the next evening with the help of a bunch of Ryan's work buddies. It was pretty overwhelming to walk in to a beautiful new, but empty home. So exciting and so exhausting all at the same time. 

They loaded everything in to the garage, except for the large pieces. So it was kind of nice to just bring things in a little bit at a time and not feel like we were living in boxes. Livy and Penny were such awesome troopers. Penny took naps on the floor. And Livy was so good to find ways of entertaining herself, with no internet, no TV, and very few toys. We feel so extremely blessed and fortunate and are so excited to make this home.