It was so exciting to have my step-daughter, Lexus, here for Christmas this year. It was the first Holiday we've ever spent with her in 16 years. It was an awesome time having her at the home and sharing in the magic of Christmas with her.
I love this girl so much. I have always wanted to be a mom and even though things haven't worked out in my favor, with having my own children, Lexus has made me a Mom and for that I am so grateful.
There were a few nights when Ryan had to go to sleep early, to get ready for his graveyard shift job. Lexus and I took that time and made the most of it, just hanging out, just the two of us.
-We went shopping at Old Navy with some of our Christmas money. Got matching scarves.
-Introduced her to the best Ice Cream at Cold Stone.
-She educated me on some of her favorite musicians and songs while driving in the car. The song, "thinking out loud" by Ed Sheeran is now a favorite of mine.
-We went to my parents house to hang out with them and some of my siblings. I loved seeing her interact with everyone, and everyone with her. She and my Dad had some good chats. He declared that she looks like a young Doris Day. I agree. Such a beauty.
-We took a few stops to 7-11 for our favorite drinks before driving around.
-We had some really good talks.
-We made a gingerbread house
-We watched 1D music videos.
-We went to Temple Square for all the lights.
-We had Happy Sumo for Christmas Eve lunch
Gosh, I just loved hanging out with her. She is my favorite 17 year old by far. ;) I feel so lucky to be her step-mom. :)
Here are a whole bunch of pictures of our time together...and totally out of order.
We got her a laptop for Christmas so she can continue to pursue her photography.
She was thrilled!!!
Christmas PJ's.
Hanging around Temple Square with all the other thousands of people on Christmas Eve.
Daddy/Daughter picture
The girls got matching PJ bottoms. We're so hot!
Visiting my parents on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Eve Lunch. Happy Sumo. Yum!
Photo op outside Happy Sumo.
SHE'S HERE!!!!!!
The day before she got here Jane and Jasi and I went to Tucano's for lunch. So yumm! Love these fabulous ladies. So grateful we're family.
Lexus getting acquainted with Max.
^^A day at the aquarium^^
Cold Stone was a HIT!
