She loves to sit on her daddy's lap. She is kind of a daddy's girl.

This was Christmas morning. We were so tired because Elly didn't go to bed until 1:00 am. It just about kicked both of our butts.

Jason is a huge Vikings fan. He got this shirt for Christmas and he is very excited to wear it since the Vikings made the plays offs. He is one happy boy :)

Elly unwrapping her first present. She was actually really good at tearing off the paper. Then she just started to hit it and started to get really frustrated.

Elly and I decided to pose for a picture. I really have to say that I hate my picture taken.

So, I hope that you all had a Merry Christmas. We did. This was our picture that we took on Christmas day. Elly was not in a great mood as you can tell :). I think that being away from home really makes life hard for her. We were in Price this year, and we got snowed in as you can tell from all of the snow in the background.

Merry Christmas!

This is Elly in her Christmas dress. It was very difficult to get her to sit still. She is ready for Santa Claus to come!

Elly's first trip to see Santa Claus!

This was at our ward Christmas party.

I could not get Elly to hold still. She just wanted to play with the camera.

Elly is the queen our family. She even takes over our bed...haha

After a long day of shopping, Elly finally crashed. I felt the same way that Elly looked.

So, I am definately new to this and I think that I will get better as time goes on how to run this thing. I also think I will get better at updating this when I am done teaching 2nd grade. Don't get me wrong, I love teaching and I love the kids in my class, but it has been really hard to be a mom and teach full time. I will be done in May because Jason will FINALLY be done with school. All I have to say is that I will be CELEBRATING when I get to stay home. It has been really hard leaving Elly everyday and taking her to different places. I feel like I am missing all the little things she learns how to do everyday. I am always glad to come home and get her. I am especially excited when she starts smiling at me. I know that she knows who I am. I do have to say that is the highlight of my life.

Ok...enough about that...I can't believe Christmas is right around the corner and Elly is 5 months old. It takes so long for babies to get here and then they grow up so quick. I am excited for the Christmas break first of all for a break from my kids at school and second some much needed rest and relaxation. It will be a good break.