Porter Fam

Chuck-E-Cheese with the Coltons

We were so, so, SO excited to have the Colton family stay with us for a couple of nights before Christmas. I didn't tell the kids they were coming, and Kaden's was floored when he saw them at our door. While the boys went to see the newest (and last, thankfully) Hobbit movie (thanks again, Scott!!), Kelly and I took the kids to Chuck-E-Cheese.

I love the huge smile on her face.

Kelly helping Ari.

Mugging for me. ;)

We met up with the boys at Red Robin afterwards.

(Pic stolen from Kelly...thanks, Kel!)

Then we drove through the Layton lights, which is way better than having to get out in the cold and walk around.

Ward Christmas Party

The person in charge of our ward Christmas party last month is also the drama teacher at Davis High School. I knew her from my days back in drama at Clearfield High because my teacher and her were/are really good friends, so we traveled with their group a lot. Anyway, I didn't know what to expect with her at the helm, but I knew it'd be good. She didn't disappoint. ;)

She and her committee had set up the gym to look like a market in Bethlehem 2,000+ years ago. It was awesome and I'm so mad I didn't get any pictures of the market part. While everyone was sitting on blankets eating (unleavened bread, meat, fruits, and veggies), some of her current drama students reenacted the nativity.

It was beautifully done and a perfect night. By far my favorite ward Christmas party I've ever been to.

Voyage Christmas Program

The kid's school had their annual Christmas program. It was so cute and I wish they would turn on more lights so that my camera could get better pictures. Oh well. Here are dark, blurry pictures. Enjoy! ;)

Kaden's class singing All I Want For Christmas is My Two Front Teeth. (Which is so appropriate for Kaden this year!)

Lexi's class singing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Some of the teachers singing. Lexi's teacher is in the Santa hat.

A little bit better picture.

Lexi's 6!!

Lexi turned 6 on December 12th!

WOW. Growing much too fast, that's for sure.

We had family over for cake and ice cream in the evening.

Frozen cake

This part spins

Decorating their hats

Present time!

Lexi was SO excited about these shoes. She put them on immediately.

Happy birthday big girl!!

I'm so grateful for my spunky, sweet, thoughtful little girl!

Gingerbread houses

The 2nd annual Porter Gingerbread House competition went much better than last year.

I made the base of the houses earlier in the day so that the frosting would be dry (unlike last year when the candies were too heavy for the still warm frosting). We also had Shane's sister and her cute family over to join us!