Christmas 2007

The past month has been very crazy and probably like everyone else (it seems to be going around) we have all been sick for the past couple of weeks. Everyone is healthy for the time being and enjoying our very cold winter. Poor Dan is actually working outside in the freezing cold. The good news is that it won't be forever! The kids are growing, Grant is trying to build up the courage to take some steps, and Luke is excited to be so close to all of his cousins! Here are a LOT of pictures of our Holiday season. We enjoyed being with all of our family, but felt a huge void with not having my Dad around. We miss him a lot! He was our photographer and always sat back and found joy in watching everyone's excitement over the gifts. It was not the same without him, but we have found strength and comfort in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Not that that takes all the sadness away, but it helps! Luke loved everything about Christmas and felt pretty overwhelmed (although he LOVED being spoiled) with all of the gifts that he got from his Grandparents. Dan and I put most of the ones that we had gotten him away for his birthday because he had way too many. Grant didn't know what to think, so he was grateful for his brother's help in opening presents and enjoyed playing with the toys once they were opened. We went back and forth between my Mom's house and Dan's parents' house for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, which was exhausting, but very fun! We need to figure out a new plan for next year, although we love spending time with both families and enjoy the traditions that both have. We wish you all a Happy New Year!

Grammy and her grandkids!
Luke scouting out what everyone else got!

Ignore the TV, we were the last ones to arrive to open presents so this was our spot!