Wednesday, January 02, 2013
Utah Trip- (random iPhone pics edition)
It's hard to believe we've been traveling to Utah 2-3 times per year for 10 years. I can look back and say it is undoubtedly easier now than when there were babies, toddlers, or pregnancies. The kids are easy on the drive (even when it's 18 hours like it was this year). They love seeing all their cousins, family and friends. I always feel blessed by the love and relationships we experience when visiting...which overshadows any challenges or stress from the trips.
This year was a little extra challenging. The weeks leading up to the trip were some of the most challenging as I finished up my internship, prepared for Christmas and finished up the last of my huge batch of Christmas sign orders. Then there was traffic, snow and illness. I got really sick Christmas Eve and was in bed for nearly two days. Then Peyton's bronchitis took a turn for the worse and after two nights of no sleep and intense coughing, tucker took her to the ER for a breathing treatment and some steroids. We still managed to have a good time despite these health challenges!
We love being able to stay at Gam & Pa's house. The basement is like having our own apartment. It's a fabulous location. And they make us feel so welcomed and wanted! They put their busy lives on hold for lots of family time, talks and late-night games. We love it and feel so blessed each and every time.
We were able to keep our tradition of New Year's Eve with the Thurstons in Manti! It almost didn't happen because Lexi started throwing up the morning we were loading up to head there, but luckily that was short lived. We know our family friendship with them is a huge blessing and cherish the times we get together. We can laugh and reminisce over 9 years of memories- and plan for many more to come!
Without further ado, here are the cell phone memories. I will gladly copy Jeannine's blog for the other pics because she is so great at capturing the memories!
This year was a little extra challenging. The weeks leading up to the trip were some of the most challenging as I finished up my internship, prepared for Christmas and finished up the last of my huge batch of Christmas sign orders. Then there was traffic, snow and illness. I got really sick Christmas Eve and was in bed for nearly two days. Then Peyton's bronchitis took a turn for the worse and after two nights of no sleep and intense coughing, tucker took her to the ER for a breathing treatment and some steroids. We still managed to have a good time despite these health challenges!
We love being able to stay at Gam & Pa's house. The basement is like having our own apartment. It's a fabulous location. And they make us feel so welcomed and wanted! They put their busy lives on hold for lots of family time, talks and late-night games. We love it and feel so blessed each and every time.
We were able to keep our tradition of New Year's Eve with the Thurstons in Manti! It almost didn't happen because Lexi started throwing up the morning we were loading up to head there, but luckily that was short lived. We know our family friendship with them is a huge blessing and cherish the times we get together. We can laugh and reminisce over 9 years of memories- and plan for many more to come!
Without further ado, here are the cell phone memories. I will gladly copy Jeannine's blog for the other pics because she is so great at capturing the memories!
Friday, December 28, 2012
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Christmas Programs
(This is my first post from the blogger app on my iphone)
Since the girls are still at three separate schools, we had three different Christmas festivities going on. Then we also had out ward Christmas party.
Jordyn had her very first band concert! It was in the evening and very well done. All the kids at Clay school participate in choir so there was also beautiful singing. In addition to our family, Grandma and Lyric were able to come!
Peyton's kindergarten Christmas program was during the day, and I was not able to go! So sad- the first one I've ever missed! Luckily tucker was able to attend. She was so nervous and said she would NOT go on stage, but ended up being front & center! Then they went back to her classroom to decorate gingerbread houses.
Lexi did not actually have a program. But Mr Hofer has a tradition of making these really cool wood Santas with the kids. She loved that.
All the girls' schools did canned food drives, some sponsored a specific family in need, and another participated in a toy drive. I'm grateful for that.
They have a tradition of decorating Gingerbread houses with their activity day group (Sister Huff). This was Lyrics first time going since she is now 8!
Since the girls are still at three separate schools, we had three different Christmas festivities going on. Then we also had out ward Christmas party.
Jordyn had her very first band concert! It was in the evening and very well done. All the kids at Clay school participate in choir so there was also beautiful singing. In addition to our family, Grandma and Lyric were able to come!
Peyton's kindergarten Christmas program was during the day, and I was not able to go! So sad- the first one I've ever missed! Luckily tucker was able to attend. She was so nervous and said she would NOT go on stage, but ended up being front & center! Then they went back to her classroom to decorate gingerbread houses.
Lexi did not actually have a program. But Mr Hofer has a tradition of making these really cool wood Santas with the kids. She loved that.
All the girls' schools did canned food drives, some sponsored a specific family in need, and another participated in a toy drive. I'm grateful for that.
They have a tradition of decorating Gingerbread houses with their activity day group (Sister Huff). This was Lyrics first time going since she is now 8!
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