Spencer Clan!: Christmas Things!

I have to admit that I've had a hard time getting into the spirit of things this Christmas. But we've done a few things as a family that has helped. The beginning of December I took the kids to the Magrath Hometown Christmas. We have gone every year since we've moved here. It's always fun to go.

We ate supper then took off. We were a little late, because I had to do a few errands for Richard (get gas for the lift), and Justin. They were working late on our house. But that's OK, we got there and started to walk around. We walked to the Seniors Center where the kids all got to go fishing in the pond. That's always a big hit.

Then we went and waited in the LONG line for Santa. The kids were super excited to talk to Santa. So I'm glad we waited. Plus I got a super cute picture of all of them with Santa.

We didn't stay around long. After Santa we stopped at the big bon fire and got a cup of hot chocolate. I tested mine and told the kids it was fine. Because it was just warm. Well DJ took a sip and spit it every where and was so mad. I forgot he had really chapped lips, so it probably did seem really hot. Oh he was screaming that it burns and that I lied to him. So we called it a night! ha ha!

This was before he tried the hot chocolate!

My girls by the fire!

A selfie with all my awesome kids!

On Saturday Magrath was hosting a "Santa's Gone Loonie" days. It's just for kids to go shopping for their parents and grandparents. I gave them 2 loonies each and away they went. They were super excited. I wasn't allowed in the shopping area.....so I waited in the waiting area. They were so proud of themselves. They even got their presents wrapped before they came out. They were so excited!! Loved seeing how happy it made them!!

DJ was so proud to show me all his presents he bought with 2 loonies!!

The kids with all their presents.

The girls went to a friends birthday party in the afternoon. We had to drop them off at a place in Lethbridge. So DJ and I went and did some shopping. We were in Walmart and as we were walking out there was a Santa sitting in his fancy chair. There were no kids around and DJ stopped and stared at him. He told DJ to come sit on his lap. So DJ slowly walked over and got on his lap. It was so cute!! He told Santa that he wanted a new blanket for Christmas. Then he ran over to me and excitedly told me that it was the real Santa, because he had on the real black boots. It was so funny! He told everyone that he talked to the "real" Santa!

DJ with the "real" Santa!

Then that night we went to our ward Christmas Party. It was a very busy and long day. But the kids really wanted to go. We had a delicious roast beef dinner. The kids had some fun activities that they were able to do before the dinner. They had fun making snowmen out of ripping paper. It was a fun evening. Then there was a program and the kids sang a few songs. Then Santa came afterwards. It ended up being a long night, but a good one. It started at 5:30 and we didn't get home till 9:30pm. We were all tired!!

My cute girls at the ward party!

Brianna and Cadence made a snowman together.

DJ and Abbi worked together on their snowman!

The kids singing us a song!

Abbi and her friend, Brielle with Santa!

This year we went to my mom's to make chocolates again. I did it with Tiffani, Megan and Jill and mom. We got together one night and did the fondant. Then the next week we got together to dip. It was actually on Mom's birthday. So we had a birthday dinner with her too, and cake. It was a fun day. We got lots done too. My kids loved helping holding Emmett! That was a big help! I was telling DJ that I thought he was a cutie and DJ looked at me so seriously and said, "No mom, Emmett is cute. He is so cute. I'm not as cute as Emmett!" It was so cute. That kid just cracks me up! The things he says sometimes! Love him!

DJ loves holding Emmett and he does such a good job!

Abbi sat there for almost an hour holding Emmett. So cute!

Cadence enjoys holding him too but only for a few minutes!

Brianna held for about an half hour!

The newly weds holding Emmett!!

Dipping the chocolates!!

This was probably only about a 1/4 of the chocolates that we made! So yummy!

Mom's birthday cake!

Grandma opening all her presents!

Oh we finally got our tree up. I just got a few decorations from the Dollar Store, since everything is still in storage. The kids had a blast decorating it. I tried to get some cute pictures of them by the tree. Sheesh, easier said then done. Then on Sunday I took some pictures before Church. I didn't get any of the kids new outfits, but they all looked so cute anyway!!