Christmas Ice Skating

We went ice skating with a bunch of friends the Wednesday before Christmas. It was so much fun!

 

Ward Christmas Program

The boys were asked to sing in a men's group for our church Christmas program. I wrote the program and I was happy they were singing in it. They sang the song "Come, Lord Jesus, Come." That song is from the play, Savior of the World and one of my very favorites. It was so beautiful. 
 

Christmas With the Georgia Boy Choir

We don't have a ton of Christmas traditions, but we've been going to the Georgia Boy Choir Christmas concert since we moved to Georgia in 2014. 

We sure missed Palmer this year. 

The concert is in the Peachtree Methodist Church and it is beautiful. I didn't get a picture of the enormous Christmas tree off to the right of this picture and the huge wreaths hung on the pillars. It's just beautiful. 

Singing the Twelve Day of Christmas. This is the boys' favorite thing about this concert. 

Lots of pictures of Skooky.

This was Liam's last year singing as a member of the choir. We will miss watching him!

We've been friends with this family since we both moved to Georgia the same year. I'm grateful for their friendship!

Elf on the Shelf 2022

I didn't get a pictures of most of the Elf on the Shelf things this year, but this was a super cute one. I'm not sure how long that elf will keep coming, but McKay sure loves it that he does!

 

Ward Christmas Party 2022 (Josh as Santa)

Josh was asked to be the Santa for our ward Christmas party. We thought that was strange as he's pretty skinny. We thought maybe the padding that came with the costume would help...it just made it look like he had a beer belly.

Maggie hated the costume and kept barking at him.

The party was so cute. It was a Polar Express theme. They asked everyone to wear pajamas. My boys did not...I guess that was more for the little kids anyway.

Wearing their train tickets.

Hunter and Caroline Westerby are good buddies. She always comes and finds him and he's so cute with her. 

All of the kids lining up to talk with Santa.

This picture is my favorite!

This kid was not sure about Santa.

This kid is a little big for Santa's lap...

Lincoln was watching a football game...

As Josh was leaving, Caroline stopped him one more time for a hug and some conversation. Trying to get in good with the big man (skinny man). 

This was such a cute experience watching Josh with all of the kids.