Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Springs Preserve

We went to the Springs Preserve to see the lights. While it will
never be confused with Temple Square, there is something
about a cool, crisp desert night, the smell of wood burning in
fireplaces, and being together as a family.

Angelina was feeling much more herself
after being sick for a week.

The Waite Live Nativity (live baby . . . no livestock)

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.


13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

11 ¶ And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Monday, December 24, 2007

T'was the Night Before Christmas

Welcome to Uncle Stephen's Rockin' Christmas Eve.

We're not exactly the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, but we sure are prettier.

Joseph performs his famous chimes solo.

Eden put the "jing" in Jingle Bells.

. . . and the 2007 Griswold Award goes to . . .
(I'm sure they have to rent a storage unit just for this display.)

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Gingerbread House

Angelina got right in the middle of building a gingerbread house.
Just in case there is any question, Angelina chose her own outfit.

It appears like this is a government project as it takes five
workers to do the job of one person.

Sunday, December 9, 2007

The Halls Are Decked

The tree and the "Polar Express" (as Joseph calls it) are up and running.

The Snowman family has come to visit our desert home.

One of my favorite items is Santa Claus flying around the world. It's so kitschy.