Asa walking up the garage stairs and noticing a dead and somewhat mangled bird there: What is that bird? Michelle: It's a present. Mike caught it and left it there for us. Asa matter-of-factly, but with disgust all over his face : Well he got us a yucky present!

Christmas is so fun and magical with our little ones. And busy! Here's a look at last year's Christmas festivities at our house! A revelation by Asa. Very profound. Nate edited a book outside of work this past year for a super nice guy. How nice, you ask? The guy was so nice, in fact, that he went to the mountains and cut a fresh Christmas tree for our family room! He delivered it right to its resting spot. The smell was heavenly! A baby at Christmastime is a delight. Mike's favorite perch. Christmas also means lots of baking and treats for friends and neighbors. (And us.) Decorating gingerbread boys with the cousins was so fun. All the kids really got into it! We met someone special at the ward Christmas party. We tend to be major concert-goers in December, because that's when all the best music comes out.  Tabernacle Choir concert where we got to see Uncle Aaron play in the bell choir (thanks for the tickets, Aaron!) ...