Allen Family Christmas Party 2012

 The Allen family Christmas party has been a tradition for as long as I can remember.  Included in this event is always: A talent and update from each family, a story from uncle Terry, lots of food and visiting.  This year the party was at Uncle Terry and Aunt Nadine's home in Bountiful....we had a great time and it's always great to see everyone!! ( One unique thing about this years party was that there were several stories about random acts of kindness....a great reminder for me to be better!)

Sledding!

 Our Hintze cousins have a great little hill/slope in their backyard, so we brought the kids over to have some fun...and they did!!!

Christmas 2012

Oh yes...they were up early!!

Notice how dark it is outside!

Our beautiful Christmas tree

Christmas Choir

Emma Jane is one who likes to be involved....in EVERYTHING!  She is definitely a go-getter. Early in the school year she campaigned and was chosen to be a student leader.  She recently applied to be a school library assistant for next year (6th grade).  She had to fill out an application, get a letter of recommendation, and interview.  She got the job! In addition to all this, she has been asked to babysit nearly every weekend for the last few months and she's only 11.  We are so proud of her.  Here she is performing with the school christmas choir. :) 

Gingerbread houses 2012

This is one of our funnest traditions....boy were they happy to see all that candy!!!