Favorite moments include...
Sledding
Here we are- dressed up for the cold! Little did we know that a monstrous hill was awaiting us!
Therefore, I jumped in with Lucille and we headed down to find a smaller hill. However, as I "jumped in" I realized that the sled was a little bit on the 'toddler size' and my long legs were left out! Luckily with some quick thinking I managed to get all of m
e in there with a little room left for Lucille!Side note... you see that boy in the back ground? Yeah- he decided to heighten my stress level. Right as I got set to slowly go down the hill, he decided to take off running in front of us! Which wouldn't be so bad if what I thought would happen (slowly glide down the hill) happened. Instead, we went careening full speed ahead toward the little boy running in front of us! I dug my hands in the ground trying to steer away from him as well as the "cliff" on the other side. Of course as I was panicking, Lucille was laughing hysterically and loving every moment of it!
This picture may be a little deceiving- sure he looks cute and innocent- but don't stand 5 feet from him as he flies down the hill! Just trust me on this one- he leaves no survivors! I have the bruises to prove it!Temple Square:
We all bundled up as we headed out to see the lights on possibly the coldest night known to man. Thankfully, I was smart and left my winter coat in UT for such occasions as these! I was wondering how to invent a nose protector that wouldn't make me
look like Rudolph!
GAMES!!!
Finally!!! After years of waiting, I got to try out the Wii. Bowling, Tennis, and Golf... without leaving the comfort of my own home!
Do I really look like this when I bowl?! I think that I need to work on my form!
Board games are usually included in our family- and I dont mean to brag, but Candyland is my forte! I think I intimidated the little ones because half way through they were ready for hide n seek!
and last but not least..... Being with my family!!!
All in all it was a cozy Christmas with lots of fun and laughter! I truly am so thankful for such a wonderful family! 
Finally!!! After years of waiting, I got to try out the Wii. Bowling, Tennis, and Golf... without leaving the comfort of my own home!
Do I really look like this when I bowl?! I think that I need to work on my form!
Board games are usually included in our family- and I dont mean to brag, but Candyland is my forte! I think I intimidated the little ones because half way through they were ready for hide n seek!Whenever Lucille hid she would stay there for maybe a minute and them run out to me with a big "surprise" look on her face. Tanner would make noises so that I wouldn't have to search very long! They like to make like easier for their Aunt Jill. Aren't they so thoughtful?!
This was the thorn in our side this Christmas. We always put a puzzle together. As we started we were all smiles. However, day after day those smiles turned into grimaces as we forced ourselves to work on a never ending puzzle. The problem was that there were only 3 colors and 1000 pieces. Impossible. We'll continue on it next year---maybe.
and last but not least..... Being with my family!!!
Could there be a cuter Nativity scene? Only if my three other nephews were there. They all did superb! I was very proud of them!
All in all it was a cozy Christmas with lots of fun and laughter! I truly am so thankful for such a wonderful family! 
4 comments:
You have a couple of pictures that we didn't get (apparently 300 is not enough for me!) I want the one of all the kids on the couch, and the one of us at Temple Square -- the one with everyone but your dad in it. (I tried clicking on the picture to put it in a new window and get it myself, but it wouldn't work.)
We were 75% finished with a puzzle when we headed to San Diego last spring, and then hadn't gotten it out since we got home because I'd been sick, so we finally got it out last night... Last Spring it was SO HARD (said with a whine in my voice) and last night it was so easy, compared to the one at your house! ha ha That's one thing I gained from that beast of a puzzle--an attitude/perspective change! :)
It looks like you had so much fun with your family. No wonder you were so busy when you came home. Thanks for making time for us though. It was so great to see you.
oh what cute sobrinos!! I only wish I could have seen you too, but alas I will just have to come to Arizona so you can have lots of fam time and I can have lots of Jill time. LOL
I love...love.....LOVE the picture of you Wii bowling. And your left hand on the tennis serve - CLASSIC Jill right there! Reminds me of the good 'ol lip syncing days! Love it!
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