The Allen Family

Mama's favorite holiday! I LOVE seeing the excitement through our lovies eyes. This had to be the best Christmas with how excited the kids were. They loved waking up to the elves every morning and were beyond thrilled for Santa to come. Opening stockings Nerf guns galore! All she wanted for Christmas Ryker opening up his phone! How is he this old? What a magical Christmas it was. I love the kindness, giving and spirit in the air. I wish it could be the holidays all year round. We are so blessed!

We had a great day although we were missing Daddy terribly. I told Chris NEVER again can he work on Christmas Eve. We played every game we own. Off to our families houses to visit and deliver presents. My favorite tradition of lighting candles at our loved ones graves, This year the kids wanted to go to bed so early. They were so excited for Santa to come. We kept checking the Santa tracker all day.

Grandma Sharon changed it up this year and had a pajama party with a movie. Of course we got to see the big man and give him all our last minute requests. Snack, drinks and movies.... what more could you ask for?

I LOVE getting together with all our family and friends! We learned a long time ago you hot glue the houses to keep them together. Tasting more than decorating All finished This was right up Larkyn's alley All done!

Papa Erwin and Grandma got us hockey tickets for a family fun night. We ate some yummy Kowloon's then it was off to the game. Star Wars at the hockey game Larkyn only cared about the cotton candy Poor Larkyn only lasted a half an hour but come to find out she had strep. I forgot how much I loved hockey. Ryker enjoyed every minute of it as well.

Little Miss Larkyn was feeling a little under the weather so she wouldn't have anything to do with Santa. Ryker made sure to tell him everything he wants. This family had the cutest display and set up for Santa. We have some amazing people in Tooele County.

Shopping for kids less fortune than us. I love that my kids do this every year and understand the true meaning of Christmas. Watching the new Grinch First snow of the season