Sunday, January 4, 2009

The Holidays

We've had such a busy few weeks. Here's a quick re-cap:


--It snowed about 4-5 inches at our house!

--My mom, aunt, and cousin came into town the week before Christmas. They stayed in a hotel on the strip, but I got to spend a lot of time with them. We had so much fun: saw Mystere, ate at RA, went to Town Square, shopped, saw Four Christmases, sleep over at their hotel (talked until 4:30am), shopping at the outlets, etc. And it was really fun having them come to my house a few times to hang out with the kids. The kids loved Nana's Christmas present, which we let them open when she was here: A Kitchen!

--Primary craziness: new teachers, update binders, deliver binders, burn CDs for kids with 2009 songs, Christmas gifts, teacher appreciation breakfast, three baptisms, countless calls with the bishopric, BofM reading program, new birthday gifts, etc, etc.

--Christmas in California - we had a blast at the Luszecks!


Santa came to visit!

Lexi with uncle Tyler and Santa

Presents!

Santa was pretty smart this year - he brought the kids each their own guitar and four wheeler - he must realize that they're having problems sharing! :)

Christmas Day at grandma's house

And a day at Knott's Berry Farm!

--got home and had a fun few days with the Banners (both sets!) including a fun night out at the VIP movie lounge at Red Rock to see Marley & Me.

--New Year's Eve uncle Tyler & uncle Reid drove up to see us. The kids were hilarious when they saw them - bouncing off the walls with excitement! Jeff and his brothers braved the strip that night, while I hung out with friends in the ward. The kids both stayed up until midnight! Luckily they both slept in, too!

Now we're just getting back to our normal routines, which feels good.

3 comments:

Jenson Family said...

So, define "normal" routines?? I'm yet to feel that way, and I'm pretty sure you are too! You're the busiest lady EVER! Oh well - I guess we'll just have to adjust! Christmas craziness is so much work and fun, but it's all worth it!

Emily Brimhall said...

You ARE a busy lady. can't wait to see you in a few

Spencer, Erin, Parker and Ben said...

Hey Judy. Just catching up on some blogs. You guys look like your having fun as usul. I saw Jane a few months ago at the local grocery store. It was really fun to see her. We live so close! I know things are always crazy when you come into town but if you're ever up at Jane's and have a few minutes, call me and I'll come over! 801-687-1559