Temple Square

We went to see the lights at Temple Square on New Years Day to say a final goodbye to the holiday season. (I just got these pictures from my sister) It had been a while since I had been to see the lights and I'm really glad we went. Jacob loved the lights but was really upset that we didn't get to go inside the temple.

Carter, Aunt Katrina, and Jacob
Our family

Jacob, Carter and Grandpa John

Our family with a pathetic attempt to get the lights in the background. I always forget that you can't ever get a good picture of the lights.

I took down our tree and decorations and for some reason I was a lot sadder than I have been in the past. I hope I'm always sad to see it be over. As parents, Clay and I really tried teach Jacob about what Christmas is all about...not Santa, but Christ. It was really good because I found myself always thinking about it because I was trying to think of ways to show Jacob. I don't know if he got anything out of it but I know I did. I spent more time studying about Christ and His life this Christmas than I ever have at Christmas before. I think that is why I'm so sad to see it end. I guess what I'm trying to say is it would be a good thing to study like that all the time. I know that, so why is it so hard? I guess as long as it's a goal and I'm trying to reach it I'll be okay. Any suggestions?

Oh, when I took down the decorations, Jacob was in the other room. When he came in and saw everything was gone, he just started crying and shouted, "Somebody ruined my Christmas." Sorry buddy. We'll get a new tree next year!!

Thanks to everyone who made this season so special!