Jacob, decorating sugar cookies.We went to spend Christmas with Bill's family this year. It became a bit of a family reunion for a few days there with 5 of the 7 kids all there with their families. It was busy, loud, and at times crazy, but also very fun. Emily and Jacob had a great time playing with everyone. Matthew finally got to meet most of the family and Billy and I got to visit with his siblings and parents, watch movies, play games and relax.
The tricky part about only seeing family 1-2 times a year is that when you do finally get together, you want to do a lot of stuff. We were so busy the entire time, trying to fit in as much as we could. We all left a bit under the weather because we were just worn out! Thanks to a couple nights of good sleep though, we're mending and getting back into the swing of things.
These are just some highlights.
The Nativity Play on Christmas Eve.
Two angels, a sheperd and one sheep.
Two angels, a sheperd and one sheep.
You never knew Baby Jesus had a pacifier, did you?!
The whole cast.
Exercising with Aunt Annie :)
Going to Church. (The girls were matching so of course I dug out stuff from the closet so the boys could coordinate too.)
Helping the Birthday Girl eat her cake!
A fun little hands-on zoo in Moapa.
Playing with Grandma and Grandpa.
Billy and his Dad have gotten into Crossfit. (It's a workout program that focuses on general physical fitness. Billy is getting some great results, so I'm giving it a try too. You can learn more about it here.) Anyway, the affiliate in Mesquite had a competition New Year's Day so we drove over so they could compete. Here they are in the middle of a workout. Billy ended up placing third overall, so we were really excited!
The gingerbread house that the kids made.
Breaking up the gingerbread house to eat it after New Years! I didn't get a picture of them eating it, but they loved it!
2 comments:
Looks like a whirlwind! I, too, am feeling sick now from going non stop! Here's to a happy, healthy new year! Glad you had some good times!
love the pictures mel! of course, i'm not too happy about the one with my fanny in it, but it is too cute with all the kids in it!
we miss all of you so much. abby just kept wandering around the house saying, "baby matchew! emie? yacob?" it broke my heart : (.
lucy is bored to tears but it is still nice to be back on schedule and home.(and not eating junk food all night!)
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