I’m not sure how else to sum up 3 weeks. We loved coming home to Utah—mmm fresh mountain air. Me and the kids flew to Utah a week earlier than Tyler and then he drove out with a couple of his friends. After spending 24 hours in the car due to a blizzard he made it safely to us. I can’t believe how fast 3 weeks flew by. We constantly had something going on, part of that due to the time of year. The kids were so good and exhausted but at least they never put up a fight when it came time to go to bed. We stayed with Tyler’s parents in the basement—just like old times. It was nice because it felt like home away from home. On Christmas Eve we slept at my parents, it was nice to spend Christmas morning with my mom and dad.
CHRISTMAS!
This year we did Breakfast with Santa. This was something new with Tyler’s family. Jackson loved it. Thanks Nicci!
Jackson’s first gingerbread house. He kept asking when we get to eat it.
Christmas morning. Christmas was a blast this year with the kids. Jackson thinks Santa’s pretty awesome—have to say I agree.
Christmas pj’s—family tradition.
Reeder cousins (well most of them anyway)
Smith cousins (again most of them)
Other Utah highlights.
We were grateful that Utah finally got some snow once we were there. It’s so light and fluffy, so different then Missouri snow. We were able to ski a couple times (thanks janee, your the best). Kristin came into town and we took all the kids skiing. Jackson did great and I love how cute he looks in all his ski gear.
Olivia and Maisy were able to play together. Mostly it was Maisy crawling circles around Olivia and Olivia stealing Maisy’s toys. No Olivia is still not crawling and getting frustrated that she can’t. She does crawl backwards and I think that’s even more frustrating to her.
Olivia has been pulling the funniest face. She sticks her tongue out and snorts. It’s adorable. I love her discovery.
Here’s Jackson lovin the Wii. I’m trying to confince Tyler we need one of these in Kirksville.
Thank you to everyone who helped us out while we were in Utah—-sleeping at your house, driving your cars, eating your food, watching our kids. We truly felt blessed to be home with family and friends for the holidays. It was a non stop exhausting 3 weeks and we can’t wait to do it all over again in the summer. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love and miss you all.
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