Christmas time at temple square

Christmas 2013

We love Christmas. It was such a great day! I also love the days that lead up to christmas day. The Sunday before Christmas was the Balmforth family Christmas party at my parents house. It was great to see everyone and of course the food was amazing! Monday We went to temple square to see the lights. It was really busy but so worth it. It was a great way to kick of the week of Christmas. The lights were beautiful. While there we watch a short video of the birth of the savior. I loved this. It was a great remind of what Christmas is really about. Tuesday afternoon we headed to lunch at Siegfrieds with the Woods. This is a fun tradition that everyone loves. later we headed to my grandma's house for the fun Christmas eve dinner. It was again so fun to be around everyone. Can I just say how much fun it is to watch little kids open presents. I love the excitement that every present brings. After that we headed home. Christmas morning was again so much fun. I was spoiled! That morning we headed back down to Taylorsville to spend more time with family and have some yummy breakfast. The rest of the day was spend relaxing at home. What a great Christmas it was. 

Christmas eve drive to Salt lake. 

B and Dave opening presents. 

One of my favorite families! 

The Christmas tree with all the presents. 

Fez excited to see what his stocking holds.

Riley teaching me how to use my new Christmas present. He is a natural...

Me on the other hand... I have lots of practicing to do..

I love this time of year. I am so grateful for the birth of our savior. I am grateful for everything that I have been blessed with. I am so grateful for the gospel and the knowledge that it gives me. I love this time of year when serving others  is such a big part of the season. I hope that we can continue this feeling all year long. I hope everyone had a great Christmas! 

24.

Well it's that time of year again. This years birthday was really fun. I spend to day in salt lake. We had dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings and ended the night with ice cream cake! Thanks to my husband and parent for making the day so grand. I am one spoiled lady. Also, happy birthday Katee! Thanks for being one of my best friends. I am so blessed to have you as my sister. 

December 11th also marks one year of living in Layton. I am so grateful be have the home that we have. I am truly blessed.

December 11th also marks 4 years of when me and Riley first met. What a great day that was!!! 

Here's to another great year! I am excited to see what 24 brings. 

Oh Christmas tree!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We have had Christmas setup since thanksgiving but I am just finding time to post pictures! I love December! I hope everyone is enjoying the season! 

This is what my work day looked like... 

No needs to dream of a white Christmas. 

26 never looked so good!

Happy birthday to my hunk of a husband! I can't believe he is 26! Where has the time gone? Today was spent with family and of course having Riley's favorite meal of crab and steak! Happy birthday! Thanks for being the greatest husband. You are my best friend and I can't imagine my life without you. I love you! 

Baby Landon

On November 20th we had a cute little babe born into the family. He is the cutest little dude. 6 pounds of pure cuteness! I love being an aunt! 

Oregon

Two weeks ago we went to Oregon to spend sometime with Riley's  bothers family. It was so much fun. We were sad to leave them but can't wait for them to be back in utah at the beginning of the year! 

At the beach! So pretty but so cold and lots of rain! 

Some cool looking cauliflower at the farmers market. 

Canyon Beach. So pretty!!! 

Lazer tag! 

All the trees are so green! 

Multnomah fall is amazing!