Christmas Kickoff

We are into Christmas celebrations here at our house.  Dace has been counting down days and sleeps til Santa comes all week.  He is so excited, it is so adorable.  Christmas morning is going to be so fun, Dallin and I are so excited to see the boys reactions, especially Dace.  If he only knew how awesome its going to be! 

Anyway, we went for annual light tour tonight to Dove Street and were sadly disappointed.  It was maybe 1/4 the size it was originally.  Even Dace noticed the difference.  Usually the street is hopping with people walking and driving, cars bumber to bumper.  But tonight it was actually quiet.  So sad!  We drove through the fire hall display on the way and it was massive, bigger than ever.  We noticed that they were taking donations that Dove Street usually does so maybe that is the new IT spot.  But we still have a good time.  Two double strollers, sippy cups with hot chocolates and everybody's snuggly blankets.  We had a nice walk in the balmy 71degree evening air. 

so the clementines are being peeled, I whipped up the chips and dip tonight, a Racicot family holiday staple.  I prefer more dip to chip but that is just me.  Dallin and I munched on that with a little cran-raspberry cocktail while watching netflix after the kids went to bed.  Which didn't take too long.  Dace fell asleep in the van despite two screaming babies.  Zade made his way upstairs before zonking out in about 2.2 seconds.  Nev nursed and crashed, Ammon chugged a 4oz bottle the turfed it.  All by 830. 

The twins are down to one feeding a night.  Merry Christmas to me!

The presents are wrapped.  groceries are bought.  Tomorrow I'll be dipping turtles.  Kids are excited.  Dallin is taking some time away from the office and the weather is great.  I wish it would cool  off a bit to be more chirstmasy but we are definitely taking advantage of the nice temps.  We are in for some good family time over the next few days to soak it all in.  Have a wonderful Christmas and we will see you after the holiday. 

Zade being cheesy and Dace loving that he can watch movies in the van.  He loves his van...and his remote.  Hot chocolate is his new favorite drink, thanks to Polar Express. 

So fun to go out in pjs!

The gang's all here!  No we don't have 2 sets of twins.  it just looks that way and everybody thinks it. 

Ammon enjoyed the lights.  Nev spent most of the time being ticked that no one was holding her. 

When the camera comes out, Zade insists on posing for his own shot.  Love this kid!

Dallin propped her up here to fix the tv and she fell asleep siting up.  She was really tired because she was only there for about 15 seconds before dozing off.

Dace's new hiding spot.  He burrows in there when he needs a quiet moment.  Maybe I should see if I  can fit.