Friday, January 9, 2009

Christmas 2008

We had such a wonderful Christmas break! We spent 18 days in Utah with family and friends and it went by WAY too fast. This was the only time we went home last year so it was a much needed break from the stress of school and life and we really did enjoy every minute of it.

We spent part of Christmas Eve with Kurt's brother Kevin, his wife Angie, and their four boys.  
Jack had 4 instant best friends!  The boys were so good with him.

We also spent part of Christmas Eve at my Aunt Jana's house with my dad's side of the family.  Here's my dad with Jack, and my Aunt Tricia with her son Luke who is only 6 days older than Jack.  Click HERE to see the boys a year ago when they were just born!  It's cute to compare the two pictures and see how much they've grown.
Jack and Luke again...
My beautiful sister Marlies...
Grandma Jane with the Jackster...

The Woodhead cousins!!  Everyone was there except Lindi, Mandi, and Elder Woodhead.  We missed you guys!
Christmas morning at Kevin and Angie's...
Jack wasn't really sure what to think of it all at first...
But he warmed up to it all really fast!
Mmmm...beef jerkey....

Gavin showing Jack how to use his new drum...
We spent the rest of Christmas day at my parents house and had dinner with my mom's side of the family.
A couple days later Kurt and I got dressed up to go to my friend's wedding reception but soon realized we drove to the wrong place when we walked in and didn't recognize the bride!  Oops!  We never did find the right place, but at least we got a couple cute pictures out of it...

Another family picture by the Christmas tree at my parents house...
My uncle owns Jungle Jim's Playland in Utah so we took Jack there for the first time.  He's excited to be on the merry-go-round!...
With grandpa...
On the airplane ride.  He did NOT like this one!  He cried the whole time.  It was so sad.  I had fun on it though!
The train was a definite plus...
And yet another family picture...
With grandpa again...
Me with my brother Mitch and sister Marlies on our way to the Draper Temple.  My dad has been on the committee so we went to help set up ropes for the open house.
Draper Temple...
I love this picture!  It shows perfectly how much Jack idolizes his dad!
Flying with Uncle Kasey!...
Kurt with his brother Kasey.  The "twin towers" as I like to call them...
Shelley with her boys...
Sadie, Kasey, Kurt, me and Jack!  We had so much fun hanging out with Sadie and Kasey again.  It had been way too long.
Uncle Mitch teaching Jack how to play the drums.  He LOVED them!!
Me and mama before we went to lunch on our last day there.  Gotta love Cafe Rio!...
These are my best friends from high school.  It was so much fun to all be together again and catch up!!
Me and Chels...
All in all, we had a great time and we already miss everyone.  Thanks, fam, for the great trip!  We will see you all in a few months.  Law School Graduation here we come!!!!!! 

9 comments:

Unknown said...

looks like you had a great trip! Got a refill on your energy and motivation reserves and now you guys are ready to buckle down for the last haul, right? :) BTW, I LOVE your hair! When did you change it? Who did it? Have I just been that out of it? Anyway, you look GREAT!

Lindsay Quinney said...

That is great that you guys got to come to Utah and spend so much time with family and friends. I know i don't think i could ever move as far away from my family as you do!

Trish said...

Loved having you here. Counting the months till you are permanent. Your baby is adorable. More play dates are in store for the near future.

Amy Jane said...

Did you say graduation?? Has it really been three years? Crazy!! I'm already missing you guys :( Well it looks like you had a great time in Utah!

Ariel said...

Good to see you today. I love the hair. It looks like you had a great time in UT. There are some great pics of Jack. Noah got that same fire engine from Santa, very cool (even though Dave says it's a pink fire engine with sea foam accents).

Jane Anne said...

We had a great time too! Can't wait till we see you again.

Blog Ness Monsters said...

I am SO glad that you are back!!!! :) I've missed you and Jack! All your pictures are awesome- and you look gorgeous! I'm glad you had a good Christmas break. :) So... yes- let's play SOON!

Susan said...

OK I'm really offended that Steve's family got in your blog but your mother's family . . . WHERE ARE THEY?????

Elder and Sister Grassli said...

Hey, girl! There are TWO beautiful sisters in that sister photo!

GGG

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