A week and a half ago I got a call from Justin, who was at work, saying that he was getting transferred to Ogden for 2 or 3 weeks. The mortgage department is swamped and needed some help, and really, Justin didn't have much of a choice in the matter. So we packed up and spent a week at my parent's house. It was great timing because I could spend some time with my family, especially my sister who is in town for a couple of weeks. It was bad timing because it's the week before Christmas (luckily, I was done with my shopping), we're moving next week, and because we are under contract on a house that we're not even sure we want to buy! But we went anyway; Justin worked long days for some overtime and I had fun with my family...
Molly got to play with her cousins every day.
Gavin and Molly
Tea party with Uncle Jeff
Ring around the rosy
One night we decorated sugar cookies and took them to a few neighbors. 
All bundled up and ready to go.
The kids had a pajama party with Grandma and Grandpa where they ate pizza and watched Christmas movies.
Here are Molly and Chloe, bundled up once again, to go look at the lights at Willard Bay. Yes, we stayed in the car the whole time, so I'm still not sure why they wanted to get so bundled.
They loved the lights. After seeing a few reindeer grouped together, Molly said, "Santa let his reindeer out!"
On Saturday morning we headed down to the barn for some sledding. Christopher's horse, Tuff, pulled us on the sleigh. It was COLD, so we didn't stay too long, but it was fun!
Finally, last night was the Christmas party at Bryce and Erin's. The cousins exchanged gifts and Molly got this giant coloring book from Chloe which she loved!
We got out the crayons right away so she could color. Her coloring skills have improved greatly over the last month, probably due to the fact that she always wants to color. She worked really hard on her page and I was impressed that she colored each individual star, rather that just scribbling all over the page.
We did the nativity, although Chloe was the only one who would dress up. She had the honor of being Mary, and I just loved this picture and the look on her face.
It was a great party and a great week!
Justin is back to the mortgage department Monday and Tuesday; Molly and I are staying home for the next few days; and we have one week to pack! Throw Christmas in the mix and I'd say we do have a pretty CRAZY life the next couple of weeks!
Molly got to play with her cousins every day.
Gavin and Molly
Tea party with Uncle Jeff
Ring around the rosy
One night we decorated sugar cookies and took them to a few neighbors. 
All bundled up and ready to go.
The kids had a pajama party with Grandma and Grandpa where they ate pizza and watched Christmas movies.
Here are Molly and Chloe, bundled up once again, to go look at the lights at Willard Bay. Yes, we stayed in the car the whole time, so I'm still not sure why they wanted to get so bundled.
They loved the lights. After seeing a few reindeer grouped together, Molly said, "Santa let his reindeer out!"On Saturday morning we headed down to the barn for some sledding. Christopher's horse, Tuff, pulled us on the sleigh. It was COLD, so we didn't stay too long, but it was fun!
Finally, last night was the Christmas party at Bryce and Erin's. The cousins exchanged gifts and Molly got this giant coloring book from Chloe which she loved!
We got out the crayons right away so she could color. Her coloring skills have improved greatly over the last month, probably due to the fact that she always wants to color. She worked really hard on her page and I was impressed that she colored each individual star, rather that just scribbling all over the page.
We did the nativity, although Chloe was the only one who would dress up. She had the honor of being Mary, and I just loved this picture and the look on her face.
It was a great party and a great week!
Justin is back to the mortgage department Monday and Tuesday; Molly and I are staying home for the next few days; and we have one week to pack! Throw Christmas in the mix and I'd say we do have a pretty CRAZY life the next couple of weeks!
3 comments:
At least you had family to hang out with and entertain you where Justin was heading. If you would have had to be by yourself for a week - it would have made for a LONG week! Your family is always doing such fun things with all the kiddos. Isn't it so much fun that Molly has cousins her age? AND I had no idea you guys were buying a house. That is exciting, awesome and scary all at once. You will have to invite us over after you are settled for a house warming party ;) It's been a while since we have hung out anyway!
Glad you got to spend some time with your family look like Molly loved playing with her cousins, she is so cute. Hope you guys have a Merry Christmas!
Look at all of those cousins, they all look pretty close in age. How fun!
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