CaNdeL LiGhT ChRiStMaS

There is a historical place in Salt Lake called "This is the Place" and it is where Brigham Young had a vision when he first came to Utah.  He saw what would become of the Salt Lake Valley and knew it was where the church was to settle and grow in its early days.  It is a neat place.  During different times of the year they do different activities there I had heard about what they do at Christmas and just had to make it our new traditon.  It was well worth it.  We saw a live nativity, real live reindeer, Father Christmas (he was just darling and is my very favorite Santa!), old time carolers, vintage buildings from the 1840's (brigham youngs' settlement), lights, and other festivities.  We even saw the "naughty and nice list" and could put our names on which ever list we deserve.  Josh and Aaron made the naughtly list where the rest of the family was on the nice list.  Aaron had a melt down that he was on the naughty list and tried really hard to be good the rest of the night claiming, "I should not be on the naughty list...I am trying to be like Jesus!"  Josh loved the traditional donuts we had there and I loved the live nativity.  It had animals and a real baby Jesus.  The spirit was very strong and I hope the kids felt it.  It was a special night and it a  must for future years.  we