Giddy up, Let's go!

I am one of those people that seems to skip right over Thanksgiving and kick Christmas right into high gear. But don't get me wrong; I love Thanksgiving and being able to spend it with family, and with lots of delicious food, and of coarse being able to reflect on my blessings, but then again, I looooove Christmas, not because of all the presents, (or in our case, a present) but because of the Christmas spirit. Everyone seems to have it with them this time of year and I love it!

I love walking into stores and having them all decked out with Christmas trees and ornaments and decorations of scary little elves and snowman cookie jars. And I love going to Temple Square all bundled up to see the Nativity scene and all the beautiful lights; and when Jon isn't around during the day in October and early November, I love having Nat King Cole singing in the background "The Christmas Song" as I clean or just relax with the kids. I especially love the guiltless feeling of drinking as much Stephen's hot chocolate as possible because it is cold outside!

Whenever the "Horsey song" comes on the radio (you know, Giddy up giddy up, giddy up let's go!), Hunter hops onto anything that resembles a horse and goes for a ride! He also loves to dance with Jaina!

This year, Jon and I have started shopping early for the kids. Hunter told us he wants a helicopter and a Mater (from Cars); and Jaina, well, she's at a hard age. We have no clue what to get her, because she already has all of Hunter's old toys. She really does like horses, though. My sister found a darling stuffed horse at the DI that we'll give her (Thanks Nae!) Maybe a couple of empty boxes will do...

One thing Jon wanted to get Hunter was a new blanket that fit his age more. Since he was born, Hunter has had this cute white and yellow baby duck blankie that he can't part with unless it is taking a bath ( in the washing machine). We went to the fabric store and found an awesome Cars fleece blanket with Lightening McQueen, Doc Hudson, and Mater. The other day, we ran short of blankets and let Hunter sleep with it, but in the morning I took it away hoping he'd forget about it. The next day he came and asked Jon and I where his Lightening McQueen blankie was. We told him that Santa was going to bring it to him for Christmas and he then asked really sadly, "Why did Santa take it away from me?" Jon and I couldn't help but laugh out loud!

This is Jaina's cheesy new grin!

I hope all of you have a Happy Holiday!!!