Monday, December 29, 2008

Christmas 2008

On Christmas Eve, we took Olivia down to see the lights at Temple Square.  
She loved everything about it, but especially loved being able to see the statue of Christ 
through the big window. She kept asking to see Jesus again and again.
On our way home from Temple Square, we got a phone call telling us that
Santa wanted to drop by and see Olivia early.  This is her face when she heard
his jingle bells and a big "HO HO" outside our door.
Santa came in and gave us an early present.  Olivia was really cute with
him.  I think she was surprised to see Santa in her own home. 
It was a GREAT surprise!
This is one of Olivia's favorite gifts.  Some special people really took care to make sure
Olivia had a fantastic Christmas.  She has spent hours using this kitchen set to 'make' cookies, 
ice cream, cocoa, pizza and whatever else she can dream up.  It's been a joy watching her.
This is a part of a little baking set that her daddy got for her.  Which goes perfectly with the kitchen set above.  We've tasted lots of good food she's invented!  We really had a fantastic Christmas.  We've truly felt the Spirit of Christmas and the love of family and friends through very special experiences this year.  It is definitely a Christmas we won't forget.  So Thank you to those of you who helped make it so special!  We love you!

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Tiffany said...

Olivia looks ecstatic with her gifts. That really is one of the best things about Christmas.

Laura said...

She looks adorable with her gifts and so happy to see Santa! How fun! What a fun Christmas.

chelle said...

She is so cute. Merry Christmas. m

Sarah said...

Looks like you had a GREAT Christmas!
How lucky to have a Christmas Eve visitor...and a girl who is still young enough to believe in the jingling bells! What fun.
(who is sporting the Santa "look"?)

RaShawn said...

What fun that Santa came early to your house. She looks like a very happy little girl!

Kay said...

Santa told me to tell you he enjoyed his visit very much!!! Your sweet daughter was such a cutie pie with him. Kids really help make Christmas fun, don't they? Love you and your little family to bits!!!

Talbot Family said...

I love the kitchen, so cute. Olivia will have a blast making all sorts of fine dishes for you to eat, in her kitchen. Glad y'all had a good Christmas. She looks so happy. Thats the best part, seeing them happy.