Christmas Activities

Before I post about Christmas I figured I should document all of the activities we did this past month. Addie had so much fun with all things Christmas related. Each year just gets more and more fun. She totally understood the whole Santa concept and loved pointing him out each time she saw him. We started the "elf on the shelf" tradition and Addie loved it. She named our elf Jingles and thought he was the greatest thing ever. She loved finding him in a new spot each day and would usually shape right up anytime I told her Jingles was watching. He will be a huge help for years to come! We also visited city creek, temple square, zoo lights where the kiddos met Santa, decorated our tree, celebrated Nephi's 28th birthday, checked out Christmas books from the library, made sugar cone Christmas trees, drove around to find homes with Christmas lights with music shows, drove through Layton park and I went with my mom and Crys to see The Forgotten Carols. We did our best to do lots of Christmas activities and start some of our own traditions!

Jingles brought early presents on the Sunday before Christmas with new church outfits!

Our elf also brought some Christmas books one morning (wrapped them himself that clever little elf). They were a big hit with Addie!

Addie was mesmerized by the huge Christmas tree at City Creek and of course the fountain show

We were so excited that the candy windows were back at Macy's this year.  They were pretty cool!

Temple square.  Addie loved throwing money into the reflection pool in front of the temple and saying hi to Jesus.

Zoo lights was a lot of fun, but FREEZING.  Luckily we got to warm up with Santa indoors for a few minutes.  This couple was so cute and both Addie and Logan loved sitting on their laps.

Helped Grandma decorate her tree

Christmas Elves who just happened to be dressed alike

Addie was obsessed with my mom's little Santa

Decorated our tree.  Addie helped and put all the same ornaments on one section of the tree!

Nephi's birthday.  Addie thinks every birthday cake is for her!

Can't believe we never tried static electricity and balloons before.  This entertained Addie for about three days straight!

Thanks to pinterest for the tree decorating idea.  Much easier for Addie than Gingerbread Houses.