OK, Now it feels like Christmas

I have been having a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit this year. We went on a trip to California, which should have sent me right into it, but then I got sick and that took the wind right out of me. So this weekend we made a point of doing things that would improve my Christmas mood.

Friday night we got tickets to see Santa vs. The Snowman at the planetarium in Salt Lake. Because of all the snow we were getting we decided to take the Frontrunner train down and not have to worry about driving in the snow. And since we were downtown, we went to see the Christmas lights at Temple Square. It was REALLY cold outside, but the train worked out great, the show was funny, and the lights were wonderful. Of course, I didn't remember to take my camera. It was snowing the entire time, so I don't know what kind of pictures I would have gotten anyway.

Saturday was the Haun Family Christmas Party. It was fun. I don't get to see my aunts, uncles, and cousins as much as I used to. Though, I must admit, instead of talking to most of them I ended up in the gym playing tag with the little kids. I wonder what that says about me? But we had a great time!

Saturday night Matt and I went to see the lights in Ogden. I love the little Christmas Houses they have set up every year. It really gets me in the spirit. I had to laugh because Dan's buddy Fish and his group were singing at the amphitheater. They are pretty good. It was nice to have the Christmas music as we walked around. Again, it was freezing, so we didn't linger too much. We did see the Grinch walking in, so that was fun.

Also on Saturday we made the mistake of going to WalMart to get some last minute stuff and the ingredients of cookies. It was crazy! I remembered why I do most of my Christmas shopping online now.

But we were able to get the stuff and make some yummy cookies to take to Matt's home teaching families and some neighbors. I wrapped most of our Christmas presents, and sadly realized there are still more to buy. We watched Christmas movies, and yes, now it feels like Christmas.