The Christmas Story

Narrated by Papa Tolboe

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

When the Wise Men saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh

And that is the story of Christ's birth depicted by the Burnham and Tolboe Family.

Christmas Lights at the Oakland Temple

One of our family traditions is to go see the lights at the Temple. Whether we are in Utah or California the lights are all so beautiful! This particular temple is special to us because this is where Christian and I got married.


Oakland California LDS Temple

After visiting the temple Landon said that he wanted to marry "Mommy" in this temple.

Grandpa and his Claire Bear

Dynamic Dolphin

Brooklyn was awarded the Dynamic Dolphin award at school for showing responsibility. She got to go eat lunch with the principal and got this cool award. When I asked her what she got it for she said,
"I don't know maybe I did something good?"

Good job Brookie we are so proud of you!!!

Family Pictures

Our cute little family of five. Landon wouldn't smile for anything so this is what we got...

Where did December go?

December came and went way too fast! It seems just yesterday that we were counting the days until Dad would be coming and now he is gone back to Michigan...

I have been way too busy enjoying the wonderful activities of the season (and my husband) that I haven't sat down to blog, but don't worry I will catch you up.

To kick off the holiday season, the kids went to Grandma Burnham's to decorate Gingerbread Men and they thoroughly enjoyed eating the candy and making a mess.

Then my handsome little brother Sean, went to Winter Formal, but wouldn't let us stalk him and take pictures of him and his date so my sister posed as his date.

The last time I saw my Brother in a tux was at my wedding and he looked like this. Awe how they grow up so fast! Aren't they adorable!!!


More December catch up tomorrow...