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Merry Christmas!!

Well once again it has been way too long since I posted anything! The past couple of months have been busy. I have mostly been working long hours, and then trying to fit family time in afterwards.

We have also had the oportunity to have a few vacations. In October we went to San Diego for 4 nights for our anniversary. We had a wonderful relaxing time. I love San Diego!!! We also went away for Thanksgiving. We got to have two vacations in one. We went to Utah to pick up Wyatt and then headed to Colorado. We were able to spend 4 days in Colorado with my family. We had a wonderful time. We went ice skating one night. We did a 4 mile Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning that I am very proud of myself for. We got up at 3am the day after Thanksgiving and hit all the big sales and crowds out shopping. That was a blast! We just had great family time with Wyatt. Then we headed back to Utah to return Wyatt and have a few days with Shane's family. It was nice to see everyone. I got to go see New Moon with my sister in law Wendy! That was great! We did more shopping, had a family dinner with everyone, and I visited with old friends that I use to work with at Get Away Today! Unfornately, when we returned from our vacation Shane was let go from his job.

Since we have been back from our Thanksgiving getaway we have been busy and got right into the Christmas season. I absolutely love this time of year. I love how everyone is so nice and people go out of there way for others. I love all the family get togethers and parties that don't take place other times of the year. I especially love that we can take this time to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. It makes me reflect on the year and see if I have accomplished the goals I set to be a better person and to be more like Christ. Also to set new goals for the year to come. I just love everything about the holiday season and wish it didn't rush by so fast!

We have been busy this past week. It feels like everyday I have something going on. We had our church christmas dinner this past week and my work christmas dinner. Both turned out great and were fun to attend. This weekend we went out on Saturday the most rainy day of the week to buy the Christmas tree! I love buying a real tree, I love the smell that feels the house. I love the hunt for the perfect tree. Even in the rain it was so much fun! After the tree shopping we made a gingerbread house and played games. It was such a fun family day. Today we had a wonderful day at church and then we had family over. We had an early family Christmas party since some of the family leaves for Colorado this week for Christmas. It was fun to be together with them and celebrate.

The next few weeks prove to be busy when I look at my calendar, but I know I will enjoy every minute I get to spend with my family celebrating the holiday season. It is nice to be home with my family this year. We are very sad to not have Wyatt with us!!!!

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! (this is your Christmas card or letter! Sorry have not got around to it this year)

Love,
The Thompson's