Saturday, January 23, 2010

Carlsen Family Christmas

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Christmas this year was wonderful. We bought a real tree, trimmed it with ribbon, lights, ornaments, read Christmas stories, ate yummy treats, and had lots of short scripture studies that helped Ethan (and the rest of us as well) learn about how Christ’s life and sacrifice is the reason for the season.

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On Christmas Eve, Ethan and Sienna both got new pairs of snuggly warm pajamas (the zip-up kind with feet – too cute!)

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The Christmas Eve story this year was a book entitled, “Beyond Bethlehem” which told of the events in Bethlehem surrounding Christ’s birth, but also covered the events in America as well.

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Ethan is really good at indentifying letters and recognizing some words, so he helped distribute the presents this year.  Good Job, Ethan!

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Ethan and his fire truck. The two have been inseparable ever since. Wish we could say the same thing about Ethan and his clothes.

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The bracelet Jeff gave me – good job, Jeff!

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Ethan drawing a “guy” on his new AquaDoodle pad. Only$7!

We spent the rest of the day with Pete, Tasha and their kids and had Christmas dinner with them. We love spending time with their family; Ethan and Sienna are entertained for hours by their cousins! Whew! Thank you!

3 comments:

Heather, Rex, etc. said...

Your house looks so clean! The carpet is so...white!

Is it that kid and pet stuff?

Karen Brothersen said...

I love that post! First of all, we got our kids almost the exact jammies!!!! ha ha 2nd- You are the cutest prego girl I have ever seen. 3rd- Your kids looked adorable making the gingerbread house! 4th- I miss you!

Ryan and Christina said...

Oh what fun Christmas memories you have started! It is so much fun keeping in touch with you and your little family.
xoxoxo
from all of us!