Unexpected Guest

I have to say, I almost love taking down and packing up Christmas as much as I love putting it up.  Just like coming home and sleeping in your own bed after a fun vacation.  There's just something so nice about completely normal, monotonous life.  I thrive on an uncluttered house and reliable schedules and LOTS of sleep and super healthy food, so it shouldn't be surprising.

In the midst of packing up I found this little surprise someone (his name might start with an H) left after playing with one of our nativities.  Can you spot the extra friend?

Who knew Yoda was from Bethlehem?

Our Little Author

A few years ago my darling niece Ella created this beautiful book:

Don't you love the fancy T?

The kids love to read it and talk about how much they miss their cousins and can't wait to see them. 

Every time we got it out Hyrum would exclaim he wanted to make a book too.  Unfortunately his attention span wasn't quite strong enough for a whole book- until now....

AND so, without further ado, I present Hyrum's debut novel:

"Once Luke was with Leah they were on Endor."

"When Luke and Han Solo had found Leah Luke left."

"Luke went to the Death Star Luke was fighting Darth Vader the Emperor shocked Luke."

"Darth Vader picked up the Emperor and threw him in a hole Darth Vader died."

"Luke put Darth Vader in a fire."

"But they had a celebration"

I love the quick conclusion, no need to drag it out!