I've had a fascination with rocks since I was a kid. I'd put them in my pockets and stash them in little hiding places in my bedroom. My Grandpa Patterson had a tumbler that he used to make them all shiny and pretty for me. To this day, I still treasure that little red box of special rocks he gave me one summer while we were visiting in Utah. I have that box tucked away high in my closet with a little green wind up swimming frog in it too. Yeah that's kinda weird.
Geodes are my favorite. I have lots of them. I picked up whole ones in Colorado and brought them back to Texas many summers. My dad and I would let loose on them in the garage trying to bust them open (as carefully as possible) to find crystal treasures inside. Aren't they stinking cool? I've got them made in to aromatherapy oil burners, candle holders, coasters and loads of pretty ones that just sit on a shelf to be admired. Then I found these beauties - I must have them for my collection - you can find more glorious creations here - her stuff is just lovely.
This was the scene before the munchins arose from their slumber. Notice the button there? It must have fell off of Santa's coat ~ Raistlyn found it by accidentally sitting upon it Christmas morning. We'll save it until next year and give it back to him.
We had forgotten to put them to bed in their Christmas jammies so we had to hurry and do it before pictures in the morning.
I think the baby doll was the PERFECT gift for Rowan. She loves baby Stella. She rocks her, hugs her and kisses her. She especially loves to push her around in her stroller.
This was the toy at the top of Caide's wish list. You know how kids are when they see those commercials on TV right? The bath blizzard is actually pretty cool ~ makes bathtime super fun.
It's our tradition for the past several years to have my parents and two of my sisters over for Christmas dinner. We baked the biggest ham ever this year and had a wonderful time together celebrating the birth of our Savior. 
