Saturday was a busy day for us. We started the morning with our ward Christmas Breakfast. There was a lot of good food and good friends, but my kids were really there for one reason. They knew Santa was coming, and that he would be handing out candy canes. However, this Santa had some wardrobe malfunctions and left my kids wondering why Santa's facial hair was different colors. I had to do some explaining about how Santa is very busy this time of year and sometimes has to use helpers. They didn't care as long as their message gets delivered. I assured them it would. Emery looks unconvinced.
After our breakfast, we headed to Utah to spend the rest of the day with the Barlow's. It's tradition to have a Christmas Family Home Evening together. A tradition that somehow for one reason or another we have missed for a couple of years, but we determined to get it in this year. Stories and songs are shared, making sure we all get into the Christmas spirit.
Kayden, Brendan, and Hailey sang "Frosty the Snowman" for us. Brendan even performed a spontaneous dance number, catching us all by surprise.
Once we are done showcasing our talents, we bundle up and load up for caroling (I say we, but someone had to protect Emery from the freezing temperatures and volunteer to ride in the warm truck; it was hard for me to make that sacrifice). We ride all through town singing and delivering the homemade doughnuts that are always made earlier that day.
When everyone is completely frozen and hoarse, we head back for our own doughnuts and hot chocolate. This year we were all in for a big surprise though, just as we warming up we had an unexpected visitor. All the kids were so excited. They did mention how this Santa was much taller, but he gave out treat bags so they are pretty convinced he was the real deal.
He may have even convinced these two.
