Swim Fishy Swim!

Well, my guys (Caleb and Hudson) finished their Cross Country

season back in October.

They are excited and looking forward to track in the spring.

However, they needed something to keep their endurance going

through the winter.

So....

they swim!

(for our town High School)

They are doing great.

Nothing stellar but they continue to get Personal Records

and having a blast!

We had the privilege of having the team in our home

for a Christmas party.

We fed them dinner. 

They played games.

They laughed.

And they had a white elephant gift exchange.

More laughter.

What great kids! We were blessed!

And had a blast!!

Lights! Lights! Lights!

Down to Salt Lake we go!

First destination was Olive Garden for some 

yummy food to fill our tummies.

(Lo-ove that place!)

Grant and his family were part of this fun adventure.

Extra fun when there are cousins!

After dinner, we loaded on the FastTrax (train) and headed to the lights.

 "When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

Luke 2:15

Lots o' lights.

Lots o' fun!

A Mountain Get-Away

And this was NOT on our Mountain.

Back in early December -

We packed our bags.

Kissed the 9 children.

And drove from one mountain to another.

This Get-Away was at Snowbird Ski Resort

on the other side of our mountain range.

My brothers own/run a company.

They are always so thoughtful to invite Brian and I to

the company Christmas party.

It's hard for us to say "no".

We like a good party!

They sure know how to "throw one".

We especially enjoy a dinner with friends/family.

And REALLY especially like a "night away".

First thing on the agenda was to ride the tram to the top.

Oh Fun!

 My Bro-in-law

Crazy dude.

My older brother, Paul and his wife Elaine

My sweet seesta and cute Isaac.

Hello?! Can you say - yum?

Me and My Guy

 So Beautiful

 At the Top

 WOW!!!

Breathtaking.

 Debbie (sister) and Bob

Grant (brother) and Shannon

Paul (brother) and Elaine

Sam(their son) and his "close" friend, Beka

Paul and Grant

I am so proud of these guys.

They do a great job being bosses/owners.

(and I know they couldn't do what they do without their awesome wives)

Way to go guys!

Grant kissing Shannon wait... that's Sam. 

Ewww

 The Whole Crew with spouses.

Hammin' it up! 

 Oh MY GOODNESS...

gobble him up!!!

OK. So this is my family.

L to R

Grant, Me, Dad, Mom, Debbie, Paul

These are some of my most favorite people in the whole world.

 My family with spouses!

 The 2 people that started this whole thing.

And what a great thing!

Thanks Mom and Dad...

for everything!

Oops. Don't look...

A little kissy face.

 We had a most fabulous time!

Crafts. Carols. Cousins!

And a whole lot of 

Crazy Fun!!!

Grant's family came over for an evening of FUN!
We started out with a small devotion about
"the star"
and why we use that symbol at Christmas time.
Then we made star ornaments.

Glitter glue and sequins.

Painted popsicle sticks and yarn

And of course a Master Glue Gun-ner...
Grant!

The sticks were glued in a star shape.

Then we wrapped the middle with yarn.

And decorated with glue glitter and sequins.

Voila!

Pretty Stars!

Then we feasted on pizza and salad!

(Wal-mart's take and bake - We LOVE it!!)

And Shannon's homemade fudge!

After our bellies were full and everyone was fat and sassy

(I am always sassy)

the children played the piano/violins and we all sang Christmas hymns.

And then of course there was dancing.

Grant really "cut the rug".

And then the Grand Finale was
DOG PILE ON UNCLE GRANT!!!

Fun! Fun!