Merry Christmas 2010 from the Bagley's

The TRUE meaning of CHRISTMAS

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
By the magical light of a small Christmas candle
A little old man tries to carefully handle
The small porcelain manger which serves as a bed
For the wee Baby Jesus to lay down His head.
In wonder he brings the manger up to his view,
Smiles at the baby and whispers, “I love you!
I love you for bringing this season of joy,
I love you for growing to a man from a boy;
For being our light and leading the way,
For being the spirit which makes Christmas Day!
You’ve been my mentor, my model, my hero and guide,
Please continue to help me and stay by my side.
I’ve tried to follow your teachings and give as you gave,
Reminding all to be kind and that it’s wise to behave.
Help me to serve others and bring them your light,
Especially the children, please bless them tonight!
Some have so very little, scarce food for their table,
You know how it feels - you were born in a stable!
Bless all their mothers and fathers with a knowledge that’s sure,
The best gift they can give is their love, strong and pure.
That’s the Spirit of Christmas when all’s said and done,
God’s gift of love, that came as His Son!”
Then back to His mother the child is returned
The Nativity glows as the candle is burned.
In a wink the little old man slips quietly away
Some say he goes up the chimney and climbs in a sleigh.
Whatever the case, His mission is clear -
Give unto others, bringing love and good cheer.
He flies into the night and bids us adieu
Doing for others what Jesus would do!
Greg Olsen - 2009

Thank you Cassie Foster

The KITCHEN remodel

How much do Kids really need??

Last year I felt a little overwhelmed with presents for the kids. I had a few presents for them and then i would think "oh, they would love this and I haven't gotten them hardly anything." So I would get it and by Christmas and between all the grandparents, Christmas parties, and friends gifts we had way too many things. I had heard my Aunt Tatha did Christmas a lot simpler and so I asked and thought I would share...

You get 3 gifts:

Wonder: wrapped in Gold (this is something really exciting or that they really want)

Usefulness: wrapped in Green like the earth (maybe clothing or other items they need)

Meaning or Love: wrapped in Red (this is often the hardest- I am thinking of doing a picture of Christ for each of the girls bedrooms.)

These 3 gifts are from you and the stocking is from Santa! There is a song that says that all SANTA really does is the stocking. Which I think is a great idea. So that is what we will be doing this year. I can't wait. I might do one other gift from Santa that wouldn't fit in the stocking (but that is for sure a maybe). Something unwrapped. We shall see. Hopefully this Christmas will be a lot simpler and more meaningful. Now if only I can decide what to get Adam and our families.

Happy Holidays everyone!!!

2010 Christmas List

1. Watch

2. Slippers

3. Picture frame set from Bed Bath and beyond

4. Family Pictures

5. Piano (not this one, but this one sure is cool!)

6. Bosch Mixer

7. Blow dryer

8. Large screen TV

9. 50's dress

So far that is all ;-)

Things I forgot...

10. Snuggie (preferably pink)
11. Reebok work out shoes (the ones with the balance ball bottoms)

So many things...as usual...and I am way behind!

We went on a hike in Kaysville while Gma Jana was visiting...it was beautiful! Who says you have to be in paradise to see waterfalls!!

Teja trying to run and hide from us! This is between the wall and the dividers in our chapel

Beautiful view from the hike!

Just doing pedicures!

These two are hams!!

CUTE!


Princess on the potty!

When we had beautiful fall weather we started going on bike rides as a family!
It was so much fun! While it lasted!

Boating with the Diamond's!!! we had so much fun!

Well, most of us!

Yum--our first BBQ'ing kebabs experience! They were yummy!


Seriously, this girl can not eat without it getting all over everything!

Counting or stacking??? with Gpa Tarryle

Story time with Gma Lori

The girls LOVE sugar cookies as much as I do!!
Wish i could look as cute with it all over my face too!!

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Teja climbing around and getting in to trouble as usual.

Silly girls!

Look dad...I got the gun!

Mall toys are so much fun

WE couldn't find Brielle in the McDonald's playland...

The Front Runner Ride! We went to Gateway and had a little fun!

24th of July Parade and fun at Nini's and Papa's

WE had a Bagley/Balls family reunion up in Soda Springs, Idaho. The girls got to drink real soda water and see a geyser!!!

Adams Mom came to visit us at the end of September. We had so much fun with her and the girls especially loved all the attention! We miss her so much! We got to go to Discovery Gateway, the SLC and Kaysville farmers markets, we went on a fun hike to see a waterfall (in KAYSVILLE not HAWAII), and the girls loved playing with Gma and the playdough. WE just had so much fun with her!

Gma is looking in the mouse hole in the play house at DG!

More pics to come as soon as i find my camera cord. these are from Adams phone.