Christmas Time is Near

Christmas in Las Vegas, to me, is a lot like Christmas time in Hawaii. Palm trees are decorated with lights, it is always sunny here, & there is no snow. The only thing missing is my 80 degree weather & the ocean breeze. 

Mele Kalikimaka from the Hawaiian Santa

Christmas Las Vegas Style: on the Strip

 Two weekends ago, we finally got our Holiday decor up. My little helper did a splendid job decorating.

Our Version of Hanukkah: Since Lilianna receives quite a bit from so many wonderful friends & family, we've incorporated a "Hanukkah" like-idea before Christmas. The Monday before Christmas I have allowed her to open 1present a day. I think this helps alleviate the overwhelming feeling of opening so much Christmas morning. It also has allowed her to enjoy something special each day, which takes her mind off of the rest of the presents under the tree. She never touches them or asks about them until the next day. So Happy "Hanukkah" Hunter Style :)

One of her gifts, a brand new Pink Sox Hat. That's my girl!

 Here we are at the Ward Christmas party "meeting" Santa.....yeah that was a complete disaster! She made one look at him & it was over! Haha better luck next year!

We made a quick little trip up to St. George to help celebrate cousin Taylor's 8th Birthday. We got to feed the ducks with Auntie Sue.

We had a sleep over with Cousin Alec. Two silly little monkeys!