Christmas Eve

I love Christmas Eve and I'm especially grateful to be in Utah this year carrying on traditions that I remember doing growing up. It's fun to have so many great memories and to now be able to share that all with my husband and children. We went out to dinner all together to a yummy BBQ restaurant. It was so delicious. Then we drove downtown to Temple Square to walk around and see the Christmas lights. It was really rainy, but it wasn't too cold so it was still a nice evening. We all came back to my parents house for hot chocolate and cookies. The kids were able to open up new pajamas, write a letter to Santa, and set out some cookies and carrots. Kade was anxious to get to bed because he knew Santa would be coming soon. He'd been tracking Santa all night and even got a call from him where he told him he'd be here at midnight! It's fun to see their excitement!

Earlier today we carried on Brad's family tradition of making fruit cocktail. I'm excited for breakfast in the morning! It fun to mash mine and Brad's family's traditions together. :) Fruit cocktail, Christmas omelets, and sweet orange rolls. Yum...