Mesa Temple lights

Jared was out of town interviewing with the LDS church in Utah, so I decided to pull up my "big girl pants" take my little troop by myself to see the Mesa temple lights. The weather was very pleasant, and we got there right as the sun was setting (before the big crowds and cold weather showed up). The boys loved looking at the different Nativity scenes, and chasing each other in the grass. I lost Ruby's bootie, but it was a tender mercy as I found it in the grass in the dark! Such as sweet feeling there at the temple. We are excited for this time of year.

 

Friends

 

So grateful for little friends! Lots of playdates at home, or looking at Christmas lights, sharing baked goodies, playing basketball, rides in the truck, caroling with the scouts, and date nights with friends!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Austin took on the challenge of setting up the Christmas tree by himself, which he has done now since he was only 6! He loves to make sure all of the branches are in order. I throw on the rest of my amateur ornaments and try to get everyone excited to see the décor come out! Marshall was welcomed back to our family for the month. We did our FHE about service for Jesus and talked about "the gift" with the Elders. Tio Gavin was in town for Thanksgiving weekend, so the boys enjoyed playing sports with him and of course Monopoly.  It's always such a mess to set up the three big holidays in a row (Halloween, Tday and Cmas), but I get it done so that my boys can have memories!