Christmas Break

Before we left town for our Christmas with Shayne's fam, we had a mini-Christmas with my parents.  My mom has a tradition of making the boys fun pillowcases - which they love and are very possessive about.  Gotta love these pics...

Soon, we were heading to warmer places - St George (special thanks to Chanin and Steve for hosting everyone!).  We had a week of family time and loved it!  Shayne, Shaughn and I did get out on our bikes - we managed to bike a few miles and got 3 flats amongst the men.  I didn't realize my tires had extra protection (I talked to the previous owner of my bike) but I watched the guys do on the road repairs and the ride was over pretty fast.  BUMMER.  But, Shayne and Shaughn did get in a mtn bike ride a couple days later.  

So, to sum up our vacation in 21 pictures:

This is what my boys did a lot of (Minecraft and Halo)

Grandma/Grandpa organized a marble shot-put game.  Not sure what to call it - but all the grandkids had a great time and went through a second round.

We had a hoola-hoop contest...

Hunter's hidden talent - he's really good at doing this on his NECK!

Some didn't hoola-hoop.

Some just danced...

There was pool

There was also a pool outside (here's Skyler begging to go out with the kids).  And yes it was warm and yes, we had a daily swim! or a dip in the Hot Tub!  ahhhhhhhh

 Christmas Morning

Danny was so much fun this year - every gift was like a jackpot - he had us all giggling. 

Skyler just wanted the candy canes.

Grandpa and Grandma enjoying the view of family togetherness!

Skyler's first piano

Hunter got a potato - yup.  And "she" talked.  (For you Portal fans out there, this was a HUGE hit)

Cole was given his "ol' blankie" that had gone missing YEARS ago.  We found it a couple weeks after the tragic loss, but decided to keep it.  He wasn't mad (luckily) and it's amazing that blanket is holding itself together still.  It is VERY LOVED.

Playing in the new tunnel/tent that Skyler got.

Brooke and Diane - beautiful!

And last, but not least, the beloved tree.  Did you know there is not a tree-farm ANYWHERE in that town? We searched for a couple hours and we came home with two 3 foot trees (dead trees, really) and we stacked them, braced them together, and surprisingly, it looks like a tree.  Oh - it was funny!

Lots of great food - lots and lots - and lots of great memories.  Merry Christmas Everyone!