We flew in late on Saturday night and my dad and Pat were there waiting for us as we got off of the plane. My dad greeted me with a great big hug! We spent that evening at my dad's house in the "blue room".
On the 23rd we spent the day at the Holman's house where we finally got to see Dave's younger sister Marianne. It had been almost 2 years since we've seen her because she had been serving a mission in Ohio. It was so nice to finally be able to talk to her and give her a welcome home hug, except for Dave who gave her a welcome home "tackle" I guess you could call it. What else are big brothers for?
Christmas Eve was spent back at my dad's house for the annual pajama party. This year we exchanged socks which was a lot of fun. We played bingo and ate a lot of Christmas favorites.
Christmas morning was spent at my dad's then at my Grandma and Grandpa Hartwell's homes. We spent the rest of the day with the Holmans and at the home of the Manning's where we did the annual family gift exchange.
We spent the day after Christmas at my mom's house where we had a late Christmas celebration. We were able to meet our newest nephew Braxton (Ren and Kallie's baby).
On the 27th we spent the day with the Holmans and we went to see The Nutcracker. It's a tradition that Dave's family has been doing for years and I really enjoy being a part of it now.
Needless to say we spent a lot of time with family and we really feel so blessed to have so many wonderful people in our life! I just wish that we could have spent another more time with everyone.
This is on the plane right before we took off for Salt Lake City.
Alyssa and Marianne. This is a great photo!
Miles and Alyssa. Can you tell what a proud Grandpa he is?
Dave & James at the annual Christmas Dinner. This year it was spent at the Bekker's.
Nathan and Meg. Doesn't Nathan look nice with his braces off?
Please keep checking back, I have SO many more pictures to post of our wonderful trip.
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