Christmas Day

CHRISTMAS DAY 2016

We started our day with a quick breakfast and 9am church service. Aaand we made it in time for sacrament!!! YAY! We still ended up in the foyer with the two babies but I still count it as a win! 

P.S. Christmas should always be on Sunday. I loved that we got to start off our day giving our full attention, hearts, and minds to our Savior. Christmas should be on Sunday every year! And the one hour service was most lovely. 

 After Church we came home,had our devotional, and opened presents! Aljay and I got drawing pads, coloring pencils, build-your-own wooden toys, and some dollar toys for the kids. Mom and Dad got a bath and body set and an scentsy type candle thing. 

 We did Secret Santa with the kids and their grandparents. The "secret" part of it lasted about an hour lol. The kids had fun though. 

 sidenote: Leila is so thoughtful when picking out gifts. She picked out a necklace and earrings for me and thought to get a little foot stool for my Dad. I pulled her aside to help me pick a gift for her Grandma lol. Sefa on the other hand = worst shopper hahah

 Then we cleaned up, cooked our food, and made our way over to Uati and Omi's house for more Christmas celebration!!! Our other cousin Nive and her family also came over! 

 We ate, played some games, and ate some more. It was time well spent! Loved every moment of it. 

  


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