December and Christmas celebrations seemed to come really quick this year. Our days and nights filled up pretty fast with a lot of different activities. We kicked it off by attending Riverton City's Christmas celebration. We decorated sugar cookies, sang Christmas Carols, saw Santa and got hot chocolate. We also attended the Stake Live Nativity. Scott was able to help out with setting up the scenery this year. Even though the wait was long and the weather was cold, we enjoyed time together and felt the Spirit as we "walked through Bethlehem."
December 1st brought our helpful elf, Mr. Jim, back to us. He surprised Watson with some new socks and sported his own new green shoes. Watson loved looking for him each day and only got one warning about being naughty.
Watson and I spent a sunny day at Gardner Village for the Elf Scavenger Hunt. He can never find his name on the naughty/nice list! He was a little braver this year to stand next to a few and loved seeing what they were up to.
Mr. Jim stayed busy each night finding new ways to play or hide.
We got to decorate our gingerbread house with all kinds of treats and snacks. Although Watson was ready to eat it all as we went along, most of stayed intact for a couple of weeks.
We decorated our traditional sugar cookies and delivered them to little old ladies. We visited the retirement center by our old house and the residents were happy to see Watson. He seems to be getting a little more shy as he gets older...
Of course we made it to Temple Square to see the lights. The weather was remarkably pleasant and the lights were incredibly beautiful. I love to see the temple, in all seasons. I love to feel the Spirit, especially when I'm with my family there.
We tried to go the the Larry H. Miller Christmas Carole Sing Along, per tradition. Unfortunately, a stomach bug hit me pretty hard and I couldn't be anywhere but home for a solid three days. We'll make it next year.
We did make it, however, to another live nativity/musical performance at Liberty Park. The weather was perfect this year and I feel so grateful for the people willing to make such a special event possible.
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