Christmas for us was great. We were worried cause Brian was one of the unfortunate ones that got stuck in the Denver blizzard. He was on business and was supposed to be home the Wednesday before Christmas and didn't get home until Christmas Eve-Eve. Fortunately his sister Kristine lives up there and so he was able to stay with her and wait out the storm. We are so grateful to her and to everyone who prayed Brian home.
The good thing about situations like that is it makes you extra-extra grateful for spouses and family. Suddenly all the presents, parties and plans that we had made seemed so insignificant. All I wanted, all I needed was to have my family together for Christmas, and I learned that nothing else in the world matters except being with the ones you love.
The good thing about situations like that is it makes you extra-extra grateful for spouses and family. Suddenly all the presents, parties and plans that we had made seemed so insignificant. All I wanted, all I needed was to have my family together for Christmas, and I learned that nothing else in the world matters except being with the ones you love.
We went to Brian's parents on Christmas eve and had a wonderful prime rib dinner (mmm!) and got to hang out with all the brothers (except Elder Kevin) and their wives, which was great fun. The fourth brother, Eric and his family, just moved down this week to join the family business and we're excited they're here! Now we just need for Marianne, Jill and Kristine to move back home!
On Christmas morning we went to my mom's house and had brunch, and opened stockings and presents. I think the whole family was here this time, except for maybe two people, so it was wonderful that we could all be together. I love the traditions that both of our families have and I'm so grateful that we get to be with both families during the holidays.
For some reason I've been super bad about taking pictures lately, especially at family parties. The only Christmas shots I got were of Abby on Christmas morning.
This is Abby discovering her Santa toy. Darn Santa gave her the good stuff so then she didn't want to open the other presents. 
3 comments:
Sound like Christmas ended up great for you guys:) Each Christmas will only get more fun as Abby gets older! Pierce was SO EXCITED about EVERYTHING this year....it made it so fun!
We're back in town and I'm finally looking at blogs again. Looks like Christmas was eventful and fun for you guys. Amen to the family part and I'm glad you got Brian back with you. Josh missed that storm by just hours and we got him to arrive in Utah with us.
Looks like Abby had fun! Amanda's right, each year gets better and better with the kids. Corgan had a BLAST opening gifts!
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