We had a
wonderful Christmas vacation, and boy was it packed with fun!
We had a
long Christmas this year. It started with having Christmas with my In-laws the
Saturday before; it was soooooo nice to be able to go spend the day at their
house here in Washington. I can’t say enough how thankful I am that they moved
here to be close to all of us. It’s unbelievable to think how it all worked out
and they were able to have a church to serve in and that we finally got to
repay the favor of them living with us this time. We had a yummy meal and a fun time
together.
The next morning, we opened presents at our house (just the 6 of
us). My heart smiles each time we have special times like this. I realize how
time is flying and these special times of having all the kids little is slowly diminishing.
I want to just enjoy and play and take it all in and hope they are making
memories in their mind that will last as well. The big boys got Traxxas remote
control cars and they were a hit. They go over just about anything and man are
they fast! Caleb got a battery powered Jeep and is still working on being able
to steer it without help, but he sure is cute in it. Aubrey got a shopping cart
and she pushes that thing just about everywhere she goes. I am so thankful for
their little lives and that I get to be their Mommy and also that there is a little
pink mixed in with the blue and brown (dirt, lol).
The next morning (Christmas Eve)
we went up the mountain and found a place to sled. I love sledding and watching
the boys sled too. Caleb was keeping up with the big boys, hauling his sled up
the hill and coming down really quickly (all by himself, he is a smart little 2
almost 3 year old). I love living in a place where you can go 30 minutes and
find snow (I really do). We had a good, cold, fun, snowy Christmas Eve.
On Christmas day all of the kids and I flew to Texas to spend
some time with my family and visit with some friends and Jonathan’s aunt, cousin,
and his Grammy too. The flight went better than expected, and we arrived and
were greeted with a white Christmas. We
spent some days shopping (of course), when I’m with my Mom, we just have to
shop. We finally celebrated Christmas
with the whole family (minus Jonathan) and of course we had a great time, with presents, yummy food,
lovely people, and laughing. It is always a special time and means way more now
because the time is so precious (because of how far we live from each other).
On one day, we got to visit with one of Jonathan’s aunt and
cousin and then we visited his Grammy in the hospital (so glad she is back home
now).
One day that followed we spent with MY cousins and Aunt and
Uncle. I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen them all (in the past just the
girls get together) I was glad that all of THEM at least were there!
Another day, I got to hang with Faylean aka Faline and my nephew
Tristan. I just love them!!
Another day, my
sister-in-law and niece (2 ½ years old) came over and we spent
the day at Chuck-E-Cheese. It’s always cute to see all of the
cousins together playing and riding kiddie rides together. I believe the rode
the carousel about 100 times. Oh, what fun!
Yes, another day we spent hanging out with one of my favorite
people (it was confirmed on this visit that she is one of my most very favorite
people in the world, for real). I believe we are sisters from another mister, I finally got to meet her whole
family and our 9 kids got to play too!!
You guessed it; another day was spent playing Putt-Putt and
arcades. Sadly, my mother beat me at golfing, but I at least beat Nathan,
Clayton and Caleb.
One of the final days was spent at the Fort Worth Omni Theater and
Museum. All of us girls and kids spent the day watching a film, exploring and
of course just getting to spend time together and watching all the kids have
fun together. The kiddos and I had a great time and we are so thankful for the
people that made it happen, Mom and Dad. Thanks to my brother and sister-in-law
for the use of their vehicle to transport our whole family (you will never know
how grateful I am for that!) And lastly, for everyone that took time to see us
and visit with us, it was a happy trip.
We sure were happy to get back to our Hubby/Daddy, we missed him
and are thankful for him holding down the fort and letting us go for a while to
be spoiled in Texas.
I never posted this blog, over a year and a half ago!!!! Oh my!!! This is Christmas 2012.
