Start of our countdown

Last December I posted each day on our countdown to Christmas.. This year, I will do it again. It keeps me on task.

Day 1: Festival of Tree's

Tayler and Rylee had a dance performance tonight at the Festival of Tree's, so we made that our first advent for our 25 days of Christmas.  They both did really well on their dances and loved being up on stage.  I love the atmosphere there.  I think it is a great place to have a recital.

 Jackson danced his way into the aisles.. of course with a treat in one hand and his blanket in the other..

 Jayson's favorite saying is "you got Jimmered" so he had to have a picture taken here (believe me it was all his idea, not mine)

p.s. we had a MAJOR wind storm last night.. I am talking 102 mph wind gusts just south of us in Centerville and Farmington.  It uprooted several big trees and did some serious damage to many homes,fences, and property.  Lots of roof damage and trampoline's flying everywhere (literally). We feel so grateful that we came out unscathed and with power.  It is amazing to go down the street and see HUGE trees completely over turned. 

p.s.s did anyone notice Jayson's shiner in those pictures?  Yep, collision with little brothers head will do that to one's eye.

Happy December Everyone! Let the festivities begin...