And then there was light

If there has to be winter in Utah, at least we have the lights at Temple Square. I always remembered them much more brilliant when I was small.

They're still fun to see and a great tradition that we were happy to share with Gina, April, James, and the little people this year.

Kellan looks like he's caroling...

We went the day after Thanksgiving and OH the crowds! April, you better know I love you. I braved those crowds just for you...

Okay, you and the view... (My apologies to Shannon, my professional photographer friend who hates photos taken on cell phones. This was the best I could do.)

I didn't get any pictures at the square with little Max, but here he is at dinner. What a scrumptious little smile.

It was a beautiful night and I was happy to share it with my wonderful husband who braved the crowds and walking in the cold...with a bad back. Love you babe.

forever and ever.

Oh the weather outside is frightfull

If it has to look like this outside, like it did yesterday...

(That says "Boo" by the way, not 800)

...then I'm glad we had one of these inside:

This was the first time in nearly a year that we lit the fireplace. After all the issues with the house after we moved in last December, we didn't dare lite it for fear of the whole house going up like a roman candle. We had it serviced last month and decided to give it a try. The only thing missing were some marshmallows. Otherwise, it was perfect.