It's Christmastime

It's that time of year!

I thought it might be a good time to update.

  I'm a bit bugged these days because

my camera is not working and I had to take these

with my camera phone that I hate!

But anyway, I love the holidays!

We had a very nice Thanksgiving with our extended Nelson family. 

2 days later we kicked off the Christmas Season by having our Christmas Musical Celebration!

We did it 2 years ago when we first moved to Utah.  We skipped last year when we were just moving into the new house.  So, this year we decided to do it again.

  We invited the people on our street that are in our ward.

We ended up having 12 musical numbers.

Michael playing and singing "Mary did you know".

Amy playing and singing "It's Christmastime" by Hillary Weeks!

My fave!!

Mike, our home teacher playing "Silent night".

It was a really nice turn out about 40 people including kids, and Mike recorded the whole thing. 

The great thing about it is that although it was a bit stressfull for me trying to get everything ready,
on time,  I was able to get all my Christmas decorating done quickly and early!

So, now I feel way prepared.  It's weird.  I feel calm.  I have even started doing some Christmas shopping and have been able to take care of the boys

for Christmas. Now it is just doing a few odds and ends throughout the month. 

This year Michael has someone special to celebrate with.  He will be headed to

Arizona to spend Christmas with her family. 

I think we have a very eventful year ahead of us with Stephen heading

 off on a mission and Michael making a special announcement...good times

are coming our way!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!