Let it snow!

It finally snowed! Christmas was bare! The kids were so excited to finally play in the snow. Allie had friends over--Ashlyn, Annika, Isabel, & Ben, so that always make it more fun too. (Cooper was playing with Miles in their snow.)

Reflections at District Level

All three of our children entered Reflections this year. The theme was "Diversity Means." It was a very hard topic for their brains to wrap around. Maggie and Allie went on to district level, but Cooper still participated and was okay with them winning at the school and district. He got a "participation."

Cooper's Baptism Day

Our three beautiful children!

Grandma Dianne & Grandpa Chick

Grandpa David & Grandma Joyce

Cooper was baptized today by his dad! He was so excited and we were so proud of him. Cooper is such a wonderful son and I am so proud and happy to be his mommy! It was such a good day. I felt the spirit as he was baptized and as he received the gift of the Holy Ghost.

His program was at 10:30 AM at our church. Tyson gave the baptism talk, Maggie gave the Holy ghost talk, and Allie sang "Baptism" accompanied by Aunt Lucy. Aunt Lisa led the music, Caden played the music, Miles said the first prayer, and Brandon said the closing prayer. Both Grandpas were the witnesses and a lot of the uncles-Kevin, Jeff, Roger, Kory, Andy, Lance, Don, Jimmy (cousin)--were in the circle as were Grandpa Chick and Grandpa David.

The Rest of Christmas Day at the Davidsons

Makayla, Stacy, Brandon, Kevin, Alicia, Cade

Kelli & Dave

Grandpa & MakaylaRoger and DeniseLucyJeff & ShaneKory & LisaAlicia, Allie, and MaggieChris & TravisCooperMaggieShane, Brandon, Kevin, Caden, & Puka

Santa Came!

Christmas morning started early this year, because it was a Sunday and we had 9 AM church! Our kids were so excited and fun. I LOVE Christmas with our morning prayer, gathered in a circle holding hands, the true meaning of Christmas--of a babe born in a stable to such wonderful parents, the children's picture on the stairs and then racing down them, checking the cookie plate to see if Santa ate his treats and his response on their hand-written note, the white presents from Santa, the joy I feel when I see my little family proclaiming, "This is just what I wanted!" I love seeing their precious faces with huge grins and giving thanks and hugs. It was a wonderful morning!

Hislop "Christmas Eve" Party

The Hislop "Christmas Eve" party was held on Friday, Dec. 23rd. We had the regular menu of turkey, Linda's potatoes and spinach salad, Grandma Grace's recipe for raspberry jello and cranberry salad, rolls, and chocolate dessert. As usual, Santa came--he didn't get lost this year. We opened presents. Jill's family had us. They gave us movies: "Newsies", "The One and Only, Genuine, Family Band," "The Shaggy Dog," & "Dolphin's Tale," wood blocks that spell FAMILY, candy for Chris, and something else. Grandma and Grandpa gave us a blue-ray player. Maggie got indoor soccer shoes, Allie got 2 movies, and we forgot what Cooper got. We had the Meikles. Andy got Victoria Secret lotion. Kim got a trifle bowl. Wakely got a snowboard and Yahtzee. Drew got a snowboard and "Soul Surfer." Henry got an art kit and slippers. I love finding presents for others. I love Christmas and how fun it is.

A-NI-MAL!

HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY to my own little Animal, Cooper! I LOVE YOU!!!

The Animal cake fashioned after his shirt.Tyson gave Cooper 2 of his bikes, $5, and a cool hat. Cooper loves hanging out with his big cousin.Animal pinata after it was hit a few times. (Kim, next door neighbor, made it for me.)

Early Saturday morning before our flight. He got a new tetherball & pole and scriptures. He's got the Popeye look because it is like 6 AM. Because Maggie and I were going to be on a cruise for Coop's birthday, we had a party with his friends on Friday night, Dec. 9th, and then early on Saturday morning, Dec. 10th, we let him open his family presents. Chris, Allie and Grandma & Grandpa Hislop took him out to Red Lobster on his birthday. (Maggie, Makayla, Mom, and I flew out early on Saturday Dec. 9th to Florida.)