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On the ninth day of Christmas

December gave to me...a trip to Nana's and taking the kids to a movie

All seven of us kids, plus mom went to Nana's today at lunch time. We brought some food and Mrs. Cavanaugh's chocolates. We bought them in Bountiful before we came and the lady there gave us all free samples (that were really full-fledged chocolates) which was so nice! She wrapped it up all pretty and when I handed it to Nana she was so excited!
Nana told us about waiting under the roll-top desk in her home with her brother Stanford and sister Asenath. They'd wait on Christmas Eve to spy on Santa, but always gave up and went to bed. Nana is 98 and starting to lose some of her memory. My mom and I were talking about how old age and some mental diseases really show that person's true character and personality. Nana truly is so sweet, generous and kind. Down to her core. She's simply made up of love and kindness! I'm so thankful for her and her example of charity.

We had a Dopp Family Christmas Party consisting of holiday leftovers and $1 gifts we'd purchased from the Dollar Store hours prior. We drew names and I got Ari. I picked out some sparkly silver nail polish, but she switched it out for some cute chapstick instead. She knows what she wants! Tizzy had me, so I hinted to my mom to get me something I needed; razors. hahaha We each said something we loved about the person we bought for, then they did the same for us. It was a very fun party!


Tizzy struck this pose all on her own. I was so proud.

I also got to drive the kids to Kaysville Theatre to watch The Book of Life with them. They got to use their 2 dollar bills from Nana to buy a drink and popcorn. Tolly was quite excited to get his "very own popcorn and my very own drink." :) The kids were so good at the movie. Tizzy even fell asleep for half of it so I got to hold and cuddle her. Which, if you know Tizzy, is pretty rare. She's too independent and busy for cuddling! ;)
Then we went to Coco's. I put Tizzy to bed first. I love her so much. I honestly can't describe how much I love her. It must be what it's like having your own kids. She is so beautiful and funny and loving and cute and perfect and pure and special. I love her so so so so so much!! And of course I love Ruby, Ari, Free, Xanthe, Tolly and my parents just as much. But there's something so cool about a really little kid. I don't have to do much to have fun with her or make her happy. She loves going to my room, "singing" my snow globes, dancing to music and playing games. I don't want her to grow up!!!! Can time just slow down a little please? 


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