Ward Christmas Party

We had our ward party this past week in a barn. It totally reminded me of when I was young and we would go to barn dances in Bonners Ferry. It was so much fun and just being in the barn with friends and family and music just made me feel like home. A great feeling to have during Christmas!

The theme for the party was "A Cowboy Christmas". I thought it was weird when I heard it and kind of thought it would be a lame party but it was far from it. We had so much fun. I am so glad that we went!

We had delicious soups provided by the Relief Society and entertainment provide by the whole ward. We were asked to write out cowboy poems. Some were hilariously funny, some were short and sweet, and some were risky (I promise mine was not!). It was great to hear both young and old share their poems.

They had little saddles that the kids could sit in too.

Lexie really enjoyed riding on the saddle too. Again, another reason why it felt like home. We had horses on our family's ranch when I was really little. Just the little touches can touch somebody for good, even saddles.

It was super cold outside but we couldn't pass up the hay ride. After this picture was taken, they passed out blankets and little bells. We huddled together and sang Christmas carols throughout the ride.

There was also a sleigh ride. Two little ponies pulled us around. The kids really enjoyed this ride.

We also did the Virginia reel dance and Cotton eye Joe dance. Jared and I were the last couple to go through the Virginia reel and every other couple just grabbed each other's hand's and trotted down the isle but of course Jared and I couldn't do something so normal...we did the running man down the isle to cheers from the audience. It is always fun to be silly amongst friends!

I hope that you all are able to have a great Christmas season amongst your friends and family. We are blessed to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I love my Savior, I love my family, I love this season where there is love and kindness pored out in abundance. I wish the spirit of Christmas lasted all year long. Let us make a bigger effort to carry this spirit all year long!

Merry Christmas to you all!