Here are some ramblings from our trip home... we packed a lot into ten days and these pictures are really in to particular order. I would like to apologize to all our friends to whom we said we would try to get together with over the break- we really didn't have time and I feel so bad because it went by like a whirlwind and I didn't even call anybody. PLEASE still be my friends - forgive me and know that I love you!!!Christmas day... I didn't take many pictures... the last few Christmas pictures have all been pictures of other people filming and taking pictures which really irritates me for some reason. So this year I just wanted to enjoy the moment and reactions Easton had. It was great! He was the only kid and it took him while to get into it. The very last thing he opened was a towel from my mom (she debated whether or not to give it to him because she didn't know if he'd like it) and he was more enthusiastic about that than anything else yelling out "A FROG TOWEL!!!"
I love this picture of my mom- she looks so happy. Don't you love her Hugh Hefner PJ's? Ha! HA!
Mel got some sassy new shoes from Santa... she bought the elf pajamas for herself :)
Ok... Derek's brother is a police officer and he let Easton wear his real police badge. this is his "police officer" face. Jackson was playing catch with him and he came over to me and said... "mom, I'm playing with a police officer" I guess I know who can set him straight in the future!
Taya, Bailee and Donovin are some of Easton's cousins on Derek's side. They were total hams for the camera- especially because I told them I was sending pictures to Uncle Tyler who is on a mission in Baltimore.... I have a million pictures of them --aren't they funny???
model material???
I am totally in love with my new niece Alisa- she melts my heart and I just loved holding her. She is the adorable 5-6 month age when babies are just wonderful and fun-- cooing and smiling. Can you blame me? Look at her!!!
I paid my brother-in-law dave $1 to eat a lemon skin and all. I don't know why. I just did. He ate the whole thing for a dollar. It was very entertaining. It kind of reminds me of another time when I paid my other brother-in-law Jackson $10 to drink a huge pepsi without stopping... It's pretty funny to see what they'll do..boys are so silly-stupid.
I like to call this Fridged four wheeling. Do we look cold??? We are. I made it around the block and that was about enough fun for me. Easton loves the four wheelers and he just had fun sitting on them even thought it was so cold!
Theannual crab feast... What do you do with 20 LBs of Alaskan king crab? stuff yourself silly! Oh man- I don't think I've ever been so glutenous!
I love the look on my mother in laws face- that was her real reaction to this peice of crab- no staging.. in fact I didn't even notice until I downloaded the pictures.
My aunt Debbie put on a great family party at her church and I got to see tons of my cousins and aunts and uncles. It's crazy how our family has grown! The chocolate fountain was a hit I even got my grandpa in on the action.
What would a family party be without Debbie's dress-ups. This is me about 20 years ago...
Shelly and Hudson- I love you!
sweet Gracie!
my mom and dad
my #1 cuz ad his cute wife... we decided we both married up. (:
My bro Jace- This is my one and only brother...can you tell we're related?
This is a picture of the best sledding ever. We had the perfect day, the perfect hill, and tonz of happy kids with lots of energy. My mom made hot chocolate to finish it all off and it was a great success!!!
Sassy sisters!!!
So... if you made it all the way through congrats! Now you know how I spent my Christmas Vacation! I still have two weeks to enjoy with Derek before reality starts again. This time is the best part of being a student... all the free time! We had a great trip and wish we could have stayed longer.
10 comments:
Looks like you guys had a very nice time. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I hope you guys have a very Happy New Year.
You really got some great shots of the cousins on the Ames side, I haven't seen them in so long. That baby is so, so cute-I can see why she made you baby hungry.
I miss you already, it went so fast!
Happy New Year!
Terry is the number 1 cousin? Whatever. I know it's really me and you just said that to make him feel better.
Brook
charlyn,
I'm glad you think I am joking about the computer dunce situation, and no I never in my life have taken a computer class..does 7th grade tlc count? I didn't think so. By the way you have way cute pictures, Easton looks darling.
Jana
Char,
It was so great to see you...on your blog. Just kidding! I know how hectic the holidays can be and you should definitely get all the family time you can. Looks like you had a ball!
Wow! Your family has totally gorwn up since I spent most of my time with them!!! Its good to see that they are all good. I missed you so will have to do a trip sometime!!! I'm glad you had a blast though
It looks like you had so much fun... going away for the holidays is such a blast. I am glad you enjoyed yourself. The pictures are great. Welcome home.
Char,
It looks like you guys had the best vaction. Your family is so beautiful and fun! Thanks for the pics.
-Kaleena
How freakin cute are all of those pics! w ay to go Char, and of COURSE I made it all the way through! P.S. Thanks a TON for your darling Christmas card! We LOVED it!
I must admit that although everything might have gone down the crapper-I still have fabulous ankles!! especially in my elf pants he he he. Cute pics it was a fun and fast holiday season. We miss you guys already. A little $ goes in our Oregon jar every day, I think the boys have told Eric at leaset 10 times it takes 12 hours to get to Oregon!! They love you too.
Mel
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