Christmas Eve Memories...

When it comes right down to it, I enjoy Christmas Eve more than Christmas Day. I love the anticipation of Christmas Eve Day, the hustle and bustle! I have many fond memories of Christmas Eve involving family and friends. Many have been spent with my in-laws, and we often would give into the excitement and open our presents on Christmas Eve. I loved that! Our first Christmas in Utah was spent with a friends family from work - The Snell's. Brenda spoiled Gabriel like he was one of her own grandchildren. We ordered dinner off of a coded menu, so you didn't know what combination of food you would be served or if utensils would come with it. I will always remember that year and the love they shared with us! I also remember one year spent with the Carpenter's and testing our hand at Fondue!

This year we started a new tradition...let's hope it happens next year so it can be a tradition. We dressed up in our Sunday best and went out to dinner in SLC - The Roof at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. We were seated right by a window with a breathtaking view of the Temple. As we ate, it started to snow which only added to the magic! After we stuffed ourselves, we bundled up and headed over to Temple Square to see the Lights.

Gabe and Emma before and during Dinner...

All bundled up in front of the tree at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building...

Merry Christmas! We love you all - old and new friends! It has been wonderful to reflect on our Christmas Memories and to also reflect on the life of our beloved Savior this beautiful season.