Christmas Festivites

The whole month of December, it seems, is a giant celebration.  Here are a few of the things we enjoyed:

FESTIVAL OF TREES

The Festival of Trees with Grandma and Grandpa Ridges

NECK AND NOG

We hosted a little Christmas Shin-dig at our house featuring eggnog and ugly turtlenecks.  We had a good time- unfortunately, though, I think this may be the best family picture we got over the holidays.

WARD CHRISTMAS PARTY

Sitting on Santa's lap at the ward Christmas party.  Caroline wasn't a big fan but didn't completely hate it either.  Also- she's not wearing pants because... well... ya know... these things happen and there weren't any extra pants in the diaper bag.

DRESSING UP

Our little "Mary"

PHOTO SHOOTS

Pictures with cousin Scott and Aunt Jamie at the Mall

TEMPLE SQUARE

All bundled up on Christmas Eve waiting for the train to go see the lights at temple square.

Our annual picture with the lights at Temple Square. 

For the comparisons: 

Dating 

Married and pregnant

With a 6 month old Caroline

CHRISTMAS MORNING

Caroline was not really into opening presents... 

After presents we went to Jared's parents house for a Christmas day "brunch", the Christmas story, and more presents.  From there we went to the airport to fly to South Carolina.