Getting in the spirit of the season

I just got these pictures of the kids back last week... they will be used on my christmas cards this year. I think it is so fun to get everyone dressed up and pray that they are all happy and awake when the time comes for pictures! I feel like I am just scrambling this year to get everything done for Christmas that I need to. It is so hectic and chaotic during this month for us. but all the running is worth it. we get to go to family christmas parties and connect with family members that we rarely get to see, go to the ward party that is always so fun for the kids. We get to take the kids to see Santa and watch their eyes light up when he says that he has exactly what they are wanting. We get to use Santa as leverage in order to get our kids to behave and do their chores! Jason and I get to have some rare time together while we do our christmas shopping. The season is here, and this year, I am just so grateful that we are in the position that we are in. Jason has more work than he knows what to do with, we are all healthy, happy, and warm. We have plenty of food and coats and gloves,a roof over our heads, and most of all, plenty of love in our home. My kids have a great dad, who would sacrifice anything to make sure they have a happy childhood and life. I am so blessed. So... bring on the crazy! I can't complain about one thing. And, to all our friends and family members that make our life so fun and memorable, we wish you all the happiest of holidays, too!