We knew that Christmas would be a little bit different without Sam and Abby, but we were determined to maintain as many traditions as we could. We did manage to embrace a few surprising twists and changes.
First, we gathered with my family on Dec 22nd for a quick supper together (bacon and tomato sandwiches, soups, etc) and gingerbread house making. Nate first made a Nativity scene, which I thought was awesome. Then, he took another stab at it, which he called "Bears Gym." Picture a bunch of gummy bears working out in a gingerbread weight room. Good grief!
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Christmas Eve was spent with John's Dad and his sister and her family. The Stevens family always bring yummy food and fun, when they come. My family usually insist on doing Christmas Eve alone, but this year we were glad to have the extra company, filling spaces around our table.
Christmas day was spent eating breakfast pizza, living in our jammies, playing games, AND....something new...jumping in the icy cold waters of Waterton Lakes National Park!
That's right, our very first Polar Dip!
Born out of the need to do something different this year, we decided to channel our inner "Wim Hoff" and give it a try. It actually felt really good (after the fact) and was definitely memorable.
You saw it here first- the birth of a new Christmas tradition.
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Most importantly, it would not have been Christmas without hearing from our two missionaries.
We spoke with each of them individually and then for a few minutes, we were able to catch them both together.
How grateful I am for their services, for their daily reminders to us of the Savior, His atonement and Gospel, and for the real reason for this Christmas season.
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