merry christmas

We had such a wonderful Christmas! Jake and I were both able to be finished with our classes and have 3 weeks off of school to enjoy the break, homework free. We spent lots of time together decorating our apartment, spending time with our families, and eating lots of yummy treats! This was our first Christmas together as a married couple and I must say that it was the greatest! I have lots of pictures to highlight our Season....

here is our Christmas card picture...my Mom did an amazing job taking them

monday before Christmas we did gingerbread houses with my fam, I must say that Jake and I did amazing...and we already have plans on what will do next year with ours

it was so fun having emily home from provo for a few weeks during christmastime

Christmas eve pajamas...Jake wrapped mine all by himself and even tied the bow...I was very impressed!



our beautiful Christmas tree and our stockings hung...on our shelf with care

close up of our cute tree (thanks to my Mom for helping add to our ornament collection! :)

the hubs and I on Christmas day!

the traditional Peterson gals crystal snowflake photo

thanks Jared and Barb for the new fun game! I think we have played it seriously like 10 times in less than a month

adorable mom and emily on Christmas day (sporting new outfits I might add)

We had such a wonderful Christmas! It's such a special time of year, to be together with family and friends and celebrate the birth of our Savior. Every year, on Christmas, I always make my family open my gifts to them first because I just can't wait till the middle or end of unwrapping presents to see their reaction! It is a great season of giving. It's such a magical time of year! Thanks to our amazing family for all the wonderful gifts, the yummy food, fun game nights, and so much more! We hope you all had a Merry Christmas as well!