Melissa Basua

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Christmas Program

Britain and Kalixta had their Christmas programs today. They have been practicing and waiting for this day to come!! It was so so cute! Each class sang three songs!  Kalixta stood up there smiling the whole time!! So funny!  Her favorite song was Angels We Have Heard On High and We Wish You a Merry …

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Homemade Gifts!

I love the homemade gifts the kids make at school. I love how excited they are to give something they have worked hard on. This year Zoe has been obsessed with what to make Adam that he will love. She made something for me already. Apparently I am very easy to give gifts too since …

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Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

Saturday we went to get our tree. It was softly snowing huge, wet snow flakes! The kids had more fun playing in the snow than picking out a tree but we got one. Nik carried it to the car all by himself! He was so glad I took a picture for "proof"!   Tori got …

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Gingerbread Houses

Sunday when the fam was over for dinner we made our gingerbread houses. Kenny and Marci started this tradition two years ago. Usually they have everyone come over and make them while Adam and I go out.This year it was really fun for me to be there and watch all the kids make their houses.  …

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Santa Clause!

Tonight Santa came to our church's Christmas dinner! We had a great time eating as our friends shared their many talents! It was a great evening and then to top it all off everybody visited with Santa! Santa was wonderful!  Ariana was first and was as brave as can be! She climbed on his lap …

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Crayons and Coloring

Britain, Kalixta, and Ariana love to color and draw pictures. They would spend all their extra time coloring if I would let them. Recently I let Tori color too. And she loves it!     Only problem is now when she finds a pen, pencil, or crayon on the floor she colors on the wall …

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Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

Let it Snow! It has been snowing like crazy here! I love it!! It has also been crazy cold. But I can stand that. The kids love the snow! They have been outside every extra minute on the day. Nik took Tori out yesterday so she could experience the snow for herself for the first time. He …

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Ammon’s Baptism

Ammon got baptized today. It was a great day. He looked so handsome. He was so excited!   Adam and Ammon in front of the font   The girls have been so excited all week long. Britain and Kalixta can't wait until it is their turn!   My boys!   All our Utah family made …

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I Love Nativities!

I love getting my nativities out the day after Thanksgiving. Nativities are an amazing way to remember the meaning of Christmas. They are beautiful in all there different shapes, sizes and designs! I love my nativities! They are just perfect! I have a beautiful one in the center of our living room. Everybody knows not to touch it! …

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Antique Store

My Dad is really into antique shopping. He'll try to blame in on my Mom but I think he enjoys it more. He likes to find old tools and things that he remembers from his childhood. He quizzes us about what his new treasures are or what they were used for. It was perfect when he found …

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