'Tis the Season!

'Tis the season so they say. The question is, 'the season for what?' Well, growing up in warm climates like Ian and I were fortunate enough to do, this time of year this year has meant something totally different to both of us. Here, I'll show you what I mean.

This is the first snow! Crazy, huh? I'm certainly not used to this type of Christmas season.

Unlike Mom and Dad, Atley is a native to Idaho (even if only for a few weeks) and he knew exactly what to do; get the the covers and stay there for warmth!

With this time of year also comes our ward Christmas party. Atley attended in his most festive attire: his Christmas outfit, with his first Christmas pacifier and burp rag. The bishop's wife was so enthralled with his cute little outfit!

Ian and I knew what came next. Obtain and decorate our Christmas tree. We decided it was in our best interests, and our pocket books, to get a 3 foot tree and dress it up the best we could.

And here is the finished product! Our little tree in all its glory!

So, this year will be a little different for us that the past, but we're really grateful for what we have and the chance to establish our own family traditions. So far we've baked Christmas cookies and delivered them to our neighbors, attended a Christmas party, and played Christmas music almost nonstop! So, though it's different than ever before, 'tis the season!