Christmas Eve

     Last year, we went to Little America for Christmas Eve brunch.  Everyone loved it and thought it should become a tradition.  This year we decided to try out the Grand America.  The Harris family and grandpa joined us.  Our tables were in a beautiful room, with huge windows.  The gardens outside were beautiful and it was snowing.  It was a great, relaxing meal.

Family Time

     I am always so grateful that we are able to spend so much time together as a family, especially at the holidays.  We had a family Christmas party at our house on December 23rd, complete with dinner, games, and gifts.  We had smoked pork, salads and sides, and lots and lots of homemade candy and treats.  After dinner, we got into teams and played a Minute to Win It type game.  Hopefully it was fun for everyone.  (It was certainly fun to watch.)

Zac and Brooke- drawing a Christmas picture

Josh- balancing gum drops

Kaden and Cassidy- sucking Jello thru a straw

Grandpa and Jeremy- stacking nuts with a candy cane

Grandma, Brooke, and Parker- shaking the junk from the trunk

Stacy, Dell, and Zac- face the cookie

     After the game, the kids did the gift exchange.  It's always a lot of fun. Not too much stealing this year.

Moving Back

     A lot has happened since I last posted.  Zac and Alisha had the opportunity to move back from Ohio.  Allen and dad flew back to help them move.  They stayed with a for a few days, with the U Haul still packed, while they looked for an apartment.  They were able to find an apartment, here in Kaysville, unload the U Haul, and unpack before Zac had to start work.  We are all thrilled to have them back.  Their apartment is very close to Davis High, very convenient for the brothers to go visit.  It was a great experience for them to be able to go to Ohio, but we are so happy that they didn't have to stay long and they made it back in time for the holidays.