Christmas Time!

Merry Christmas and Happy New year!!!

Where do I begin?! It's been magical.

 I left off my last post with Adam's work party. The following week(DEC 21) we headed up to the Gateway for dinner. Little did Adam know, I was taking him to see The Piano guys!!!

He was so surprised, it took him a little while to let it sink in. Adam loves the group and plays the cello himself, so it was a real treat for him to see them live. They are amazing and so talented!

They took a picture at the concert, we are the left side, see us?!

We finally got down to business and made Gingerbread houses with Nate and Sarah (adams brother and SIL). The Ruben boys do not take building houses lightly. Their Grandpa ( an architect) would have been proud!

Adams final masterpiece!

We didn't finish the houses in one night, we started at about 8pm and went till 2pm the following day. 

And what fun grandma Mo is. She made basic gingerbread houses for the grand kids to decorate followed by  snowman crafts. 

With Ryker and the Moore grandchildren

We spent Christmas Eve at the Rubens. As tradition we get together, eat, showcase our talents and spend the rest of the night playing games.

Then it was Christmas!!! Can I just say this was the year for everyone to get sick? I didn't get very much sleep in and around 5am I started throwing up. It was just pregnancy sick, but no fun. Besides that Christmas Day was really special. Adam and I stayed the week at his parents so we opened up presents with his fam.

Hyrum, Adam's Nephew just chillin after opening presents. 

I have the weirdest facial expressions..I look like Cassie my little sister...

Adam got me a new monitor for my photo editing! He also got me an umbrella light so I can start building a small studio in plans of taking pics of my baby girl when she arrives. Now I'm just working on saving up for a good portrait lens.

After a wonderful morning we headed up to Ogden where the present opening continued and  to have Christmas dinner and games with my family. My parents always deliver when it comes to food. They had roast beef and fire glazed ham YUMMM. And the rest of the family brought delicious dishes and treats. It was so good to get together with everyone!

A few days After the Christmas celebrations Adam and I headed back home to finish working on our home improvement project. Last month, my monther-in-law jump started us on painting correctly and thoroughly. We finished the nursery and started on our half bath. It's been a learning experience and we had to make a few sacrifices along the way--Adam ripped a foot down his pants removing the toilet! I couldn't stop laughing. His face was priceless when we heard the tear...bye bye favorite jeans. 

BEFORE

 

AFTER (almost done! Just need shelves up and a rug)

 

Well, 2013 has been a very blessed year. We have learned a lot, grown closer together and have been able reach our goals. We will soon welcome our little baby in 14 weeks. I can't wait for the new year and the experiences it will bring!

Have a Happy New year Everyone!