Christmas 2011

Christmas this year was lovely.

we were able to soak in the magic of Christmastime in the city and spend time with our families.

we couldn't have asked for more.

 Christmas lights on all the light posts line the city streets.

 Mr. Larsen works here.  these are beautiful lights hanging in the Winter Garden of the World Financial Building.

 

 Our little Christmas tree in our new home.

 

a shot of the Manhattan Bridge early one Saturday in December.

 

the New York Stock Exchange in our neighborhood.

 

peppermint hot chocolate and a ginger bread house.

 the final product!

 in Idaho my mom taught me all her tricks of the trade. we made candy all week!

 loved spending time with all of my grandparents while home.

 me and my mama. she taught me how to make our family favorite Christmas Bread.

 mom and dad's Christmas tree.  I made C.J. stand next to it to show how tall it is.

 while home I got to see two of my favorite people in the whole world. xoxo

we spent Christmas Eve with my parents and Christmas Day with the Mr.'s parents. We are so glad they live fairly close to one another so we can spend time with both of them.  Mr. Larsen snapped photos of our Christmas with his family on his phone, so I will have to get those from him. 

The day after Christmas Mr. Larsen's little brother Logan had his Court of Honor.  we are so proud of him for earning his Eagle Scout award and we were glad we could be there for it. My in-laws have a tradition of having someone bring in a real Golden Eagle!

Logan with the great cake my wonderful mother in-law made for the event.

we had such a magical Christmas season, and hope that you all did too!