A New Year has Come!!!

Time seems to be flying by! Our Christmas break was amazing, it couldn't have been better... except for that time when we all became sick. I guess that's what happens when you put 20 people under one roof. \"/
The kids couldn't get enough of the Grandparents, cousins, and exciting outings. We spent a week in St. George and one week in SLC.
Our week in St. George with my family was a blast. We went down to the "Farm" and had a scavenger hunt and hotdog roast. Don't tell my kids, but I went down earlier and dug a 3 foot hole in the ground and burried a box filled with dollar toys. We then told the kids there was a burried treasure on the property, gave them a sketchy map and shovels. It was a great time! Thanks to Neil's cowboy ambition, he got the horses saddled and we all were able to go for a ride. The farm has been such a fabulous escape for our family and I really love the time we get to spend down there. The kids have a great time and feel so free to run-a-muck. Preston was able to drive the 4-Wheeler by himself, he felt so cool. I was grateful to have some much needed girl time with my Mom. She helped me sew babydoll blankets for Kailee's Christmas. I wish I could just put her in a tote bag and take her with me. Angela was in town too... We're silly together, it made for some great chats. My kids will miss the farm, tickles, curlers, dress-ups, rides to town with Grandpa in the truck (He loaded up all three of them while he ran errands.) and Grandma's delicious Chicken noodle soup. We also were there to celebrate Mom's Birthday. She spent it, by choice, putting curlers in Kailee's hair, making bracelets with Kailee, and taking all the girls and grandkids to the movie. What a fun day it was.

Our week in Salt Lake was Fabulous. We came up on the 23rd to be there in time for Christmas. We spent an amazing Christmas Eve at Annie and Regan's new house, which was beautiful, and Annie had fixed up some amazing soups/and bread bowls for dinner. They're great hosts. Then for Christmas morning we had a fun breakfast with everyone. I was responsible for the less than perfect scones... sorry. The kids had a wonderful Christmas. Preston's highlight was his electric scooter which he had to wait a few days to ride... snow etc., Kailee loved her "Fur-Real" kitty and babydolls. Michael was just so happy and enjoyed everyone's toys. He liked his Thomas trains and the toys at Grandma's. They had a fun time with their now bigger cousins. They were so cute playing together. I felt bad one day for Tanner, Michael ran to him saying "Nanner, Hug!" and gave him a nice football tackle. Poor thing. We all got to go for a ride in Grandpa's cool airplane, except for Kailee of course who didn't want to go unless baby Brooklyn went with her. That Saturday we also watched Ashton's Eagle Court of Honor. The Next day was Zack's mission farewell. He just left last Wednesday to the Mission Training Center. He did a great job on his talk and We're excited for the experiences ahead of him. That Monday we went to see the Nativity in Temple Square, it was so gorgeous. It was wonderful to take the kids this time around because they remembered a little bit and understand things better. It was a neat experience with Adam's parents and Ashton.

The best thing about this trip I think was the way Michael really loved being around everyone and learned their names. He had so much fun chasing, hugging, playing, and begging for food, he was in toddler heaven. It was an exciting trip altogether. We really enjoy all of our family and are just so blessed to have such great people around us. So much fun!!!
Back to Real life, Pictures later :(