I had a little magical moment the other night that I want to document so I don't forget it. I was listening to Christmas music while I was busily making dinner so I could get everyone fed before my violin student came. When the song, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" came on Jordan came up to me and said very sweetly, "Dance, Mommy?" I swept him up into my arms and he put his head on my shoulder and we danced by the Christmas tree for the whole song. Usually when I dance with Jordan it's always my idea and he tolerates it for just a few seconds and then wants to get down and play, so it was a miracle that he lasted for the whole entire song. The sweetest thing happened when at the end of the song he whispered very quietly, so I could barely hear him, "Merry Christmas Mommy, I love you Mommy"....definitely a moment I don't want to ever forget.
As you can see, Megan's first encounter with Santa at the Ward Christmas Party didn't go so well. 
In the "greenroom" on Christmas Eve, waiting for the Nativity play to begin.
Jordan got a lot of dinosaur toys, of course. I was so happy when I even managed to find a Pez dinosaur.
Megan got her most favorite thing, a new little baby to kiss, hug and cuddle.
Sleepy Megan with Grandpa James on Christmas morning
This is a beautiful quilt Marianne made for me. We both cried when I opened it. So much time went into this gift and I am so glad to have this special keepsake that I will treasure forever.
