For my kids, the Christmas season didn't start when the Christmas tree went up but when the snow came down. I've never seen my kids so excited as they were on the magical day it snowed at our house. Taylor questioned my earlier statements that we wouldn't see snow until our visit to Utah and they all ran around yelling "Its Christmas" over and over again. Of course, we had to play in it but since I wasn't too prepared with winter gear, the kids had to wear a hodgepodge of gloves, hats and mittens. Luckily, we still had our sled!
Will has a habit of leaving his pants off after using the potty and had sneaked outside with Daddy's boots while Mommy wasn't looking!While this day of snow was filled with sweet memories, it was also a sad day because I found out about my grandpa's passing. We had planned to leave for Utah on Sunday but instead we found ourselves on the road Friday morning so that we could attend the viewing and funeral services. The funeral was wonderful and the Spirit was felt strongly by all those present.
It was fun to have Santa come to Nana and Papa's house this year. Taylor is pretending that this candy cane is a walking cane in this picture.
Taylor loved playing with all her cousins and even had sleep overs at Ellie's and Emma's houses. Will also had fun sleeping over at Kyle's house and didn't ever want to leave.
"Rocket" was Will's favorite present. He was also very fond of the rocket pjs he is wearing in this picture.
Reagan warmed right up to her many aunties and took to Aunt Erin (in the picture) and her soon to be new Aunt Amy. We joked that Amy was her second mommy as sometimes she preferred her over me!We stuck around and Eric worked from the Salt Lake office so that we could be around for Shaley's wedding reception on January 1st. So glad to have seen Shaley and her new hubby, Howard. They were married in St Paul, MN on December 26th.
We had a great time for the couple of weeks we spent in Salt Lake and were glad to attend the family events that went on while we were there. We were happy to get back to our own home however and even Taylor expressed excitement for our return.
7 comments:
I LOVE LOVE the picture of Will in the boots! I wish you guys didn't have to go home!
I love your kids!! I will always take Reagan off your hands if I ever get down there :) I'm glad you enjoyed staying up here with everyone!
ARe you missing us yet? Ellie wants to know when we are going have a sleepover at Taylor's house in Las Begas (Vegas). I love Reagan's pigtails!
This comment is for Eric: Snow in Vegas! Must be Global Warming!
OK love the picture of Will, reminds me of one of you Hind girls (I think it was Dawn). Aren't there pictures of her going outside and walking down your street in nothing but the boots, when she was little?
Miss you guys, hope I can figure out soon when I can come visit Vegas.
We had a white christmas here, the weekend before christmas it snowed about 12 inches and then it snowed again on Christmas Eve!! That was pretty much gone (except the huge piles where it had been plowed from the street) and then it snowed again last night (4-6 inches), that is just crazy for Washington!!
sounds like a fun couple of weeks for you guys!! It was good to see you guys at the christmas party! by the way the picture of will in the boots is adorable!!
My sister Tara lives in Vegas too and she couldn't believe the snow they were getting there. So weird. Anyways, glad you guys had good holidays. By the way did you drive by your house while you were here. I wish the people would take better care of your beautiful yard. Oh well. What can ya do??
I'm so sad I missed the snow! It lokos like it was fun!
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