TP Snowmen

For FHE tonight, Glory had a us play a TP Snowman game. It was pretty funny! We had 2 teams and had to see how fast we could build a snowman out of TP. What cute snow girls we have!

Smørbrød Party 2016

We originally planned on having all our trek kids and their families over for a Christmas Party. With sickness and time getting away from us, we made a last minute change. We were lucky enough that the Fifes and the Tubbs were available to join us for our annual Smørbrød Party. Yeah!
It was fun to have them over to share in our tradition.
And a humongous thanks to my cute family that slaved all Sunday afternoon making Scandinavian cookies and Smorbord! You guys are awesome!!! XOXO

Our cookies turned out perfect this year! So proud of us!

Berlinerkranser:

 Krumkaker:

Our guests even made Brett's day by playing the Pipe Chimes with him for a couple songs!

Snow Forts

The kids built some snow forts after the last storm and defended them with their lives. And Yes! There were a few tears shed over it! Gotta love sibling rivalry!

Fanciest Ward Party You've EVER Seen!

It was our

  Ward Christmas Party 

this evening. Can I just say- I've never been to a fancy Church Party ever!!! My cute friend was in charge and she has no capability of doing anything half-heartedly. She had a few of us on her committee but for the most part- this baby was magnificent soley because of her! The invites were darling! (I helped create it while she told me what to do) The decorations were amazing! Like beyond amazing!!! A big round of applause for her hubby that makes her dreams a reality.Way to go, Nick! And she pretty much did the entire meal herself. She rocks like that!

Here's some of the crew helping hoist the 6 foot wreath chandelier in the middle of the gym. Can Nick make dreams come true or what???  Hailey put together all these gorgeous centerpieces beforehand. We cut out vinyl for the wall and made 3D holly on both sides of the gym. So cute! We needed a 3D star that hung from the chandelier so we covered 2 large metal stars with tin foil. It turned out pretty good if you ask me!

Here's what the main centerpiece looked like. 

The two wreaths were suspended from the ceiling and had lights. 

It had over 100 balls tied with ribbon.

IMPRESSIVE!:

Here's our dinner & guests. SOOOO many people came! It was crazy!

For the Program, the Primary children sang. One of the young men played the guitar. Someone played the Piano. 

Then, Anna & Marcus Strange had put together a video made by the Primary children. (Hence our theme of "Out of the Mouth of Babes") It was super sweet hearing all their little voices and their thoughts on Christmas! I caught a picture of Glory & Victoria on the big screen. They are stars!! LOL

After the Program, we had a surprise guest come. I somehow became Santa's little Elf and directed the craziness of a Santa line. Let me tell you- I almost lost my life. LOL (Just Kidding but their were several people that kept trying to tell me & Santa how to do it "correctly". But Santa told me & I quote- "Well, Put them on the naughty list then!" I about died laughing. Too funny!) The kids loved it!!!

Here's the cute group of ladies that pulled tonight off. They are such beautiful women. Love them!

 Merry Christmas everyone!

Christmas Work Lunch

We got together with a bunch of Work friends today for lunch! We got together in the one and only indoor playland in Helena (and the germ pit of the century! LOL) But it was fun to catch up ad let the kids play. Merry Christmas friends!

Victoria's Winter Program

Victoria did a great job at her Winter Program. She looked so darling in her red dress and rose headband. What a gorgeous girl! Great job, Sis!

The 4th Grade singing Do You Want to Rock? with a debute from their rockin' teachers!

Glory's Winter Program

Glory did an amazing job in her Christmas Program this morning. She's such a smiley girl. And we loved her animation! She's getting so tall and her high heels made her looks years older. What beautiful girl! There were only 3 girls that stayed at school after the concert so she got to hang out with Ms. Martineau and her 2 best girlfriends for a bit before Victoria's concert started.

I sure hope this video works because it's such a cute song. Where does Mrs Nelson come up with these things? So darling!!!

P.S. Before Victoria's concert started they had a bake sale in the hallway. Justice got to volunteer for it. 

Our Holiday Room

After we finished up the food storage room, we moved to my Holiday Room. We drywalled, put up lights, put in a floor and hung doors. 

It's coming together nicely. Brett made me a little Christmas closet and hung some shelves.

I also have slowly been buying wire roller shelves. Liberty has been helping me put them together. It's taken quite a while but it's all put together. I know people get confused when I say my Holiday Room (they think storage) but as you can see- it's truly a magnificent Holiday Wonderland! I love it!

In other finishing news- my friend Heidi used to some fabric to cover the top of some furniture. I took her idea and updo-ed my craft table. I love it!!!

7th Grade Winter Concert

Justice's Winter Band Concert was tonight. He is doing so well on the trumpet. We are very proud of him!! Mr.s Nelson is is his band teacher. She is so phenomenal with all the kids and putting together these programs around Christmas!!!

Here's a sample if it isn't to long to load.

HHS Freshman Christmas Concert

Liberty played in the Freshman Band Concert tonight. Her and Ann played the bells. I mean- they rocked the bells!!! Great job, Sis!

Here's a closeup of Liberty in the Percussion section on the bells.

 I could only catch Liberty and her friend Marz afterwards. Proud of you girls!

Let's try a video:

Senior Seminary Christmas Party

Brett had his Senior Seminary students over for a Christmas party this evening.
They ate treats, played a Christmas Carol Charades Game, and had a Marshmallow Snowman Making Contest. They are a great group of kids!

They broke in boy/girl teams to build their snowmen.

Glory was their judge. She was soooo excited!!! ?But she didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings so she wanted to picklots of them! She finally picked the puppy that Liberty & Spencer made!

Glory made Little Ricky (our Trek daughter) a Christmas picture.

And they tried catching marshmallows in their mouths. Funny kids!

P.S. Victoria started throwing up downstairs halfway through the party. I was disgusting!!!! That's why I only have  pictures of some of the events. When the party was over- (they hung out for quite a while)- Justice & Glory started feeling sick. Shay spent the entire night watching Netflix on the couch so she could help the 3 of them as they threw up the entire night! Whew-- what a long night!

Seedall Holiday Recipe Exchange

My darling friend, Hailey invited several ladies over for a Holiday Recipe Exchange Party. She's like Martha Stewart on steriods! LOL I love her! Her table setting was amazing!!!!! She had somefruitslush and home-made hot chocolate. Fabulous stuff! Everyone's recipes were so delicious. Loved chatting and eating and exchanging together. Happy Holidays!

We had Nick take some pictures for us. I'm gonna have to teach these girls the art of "Jazz Hands" so I don't look like an idiot next time. LOL (I jumped in on the band wagon of butt touching--- I swear they were doing it first;) but Nick only seemed to catch me doing any touching, Shoot! Oh well- I'm the only one dressed Christmasy so guess I can excuse myself this time! What a fun group of ladies!

Coil Ugly Sweater White Elephant

We were lucky enough to be invited again to the Coil's Ugly Sweater/ White Elephant Party again this year. It's always a hoot. And super fun to get reacquainted with our old Ward friends. We pretty much laugh the whole time. So fun! 

We started out with some amazing food- soups, appetizers, delish!!! Then we voted on the ugliest sweater and the most Christmas spirit. I forgot to take pictures of the winners. Oops! I can't even remember the ugly sweater winner. Andy won the most Christmas spirit but declined the gift since it was his party. His suit was pretty stellar though!!! LOL

Here's the cute friends that came this year. I was brave and got a pic of everyone. Cuz last year Iwas super sad that I missed some.

The White Elephant Exchange is so hilarious! It has gotten a little crude the last 2 years but it IS funny! Some of our favorites from this year were:

* The Squatty Potty (see Shay squatting in the left bottom pic)

* The Goldfish Box full of a live goldfish (Reid in right top pic)

* The Correct Anatomy Roaster Sticks (Kyle in the lift top pic)

* The Selfie Stick in the "Cruise Survival Kit" (It got passed around a lot)

* The Pad-About Slippers with it's bonus gift

* Capn' Crunch- BooYah!

What a fun group of friends!!

Here's what we came home with. Taking into consideration that my family has had experience with boobs that you can handle and store on your shelf, the kids thought the boob was hilarious. They have been many "Hot Potato Boob" games going on at our house since. LOL

 Here's the gifts we gave this year. I seriously almost peed my pants. They turned out awesome!

 Closeup of the notes:

Love these people! Merry Christmas!