We have been having so much fun over the Christmas break that we have totally forgotten to write in the blog! Really, we had a wonderful Christmas and we sincerely thank everyone who made it so good for us.
Our vacation started at 4:30 in the morning when Rachel’s amazing visiting teacher gave us a ride to the train station. From there we rode to the airport and flew to Utah, where, to our utmost joy and surprise we were greeted by Lori, Allison, and Stephanie, Rachel’s friends from California. They had flown up just to see us!
At Kelly and Wendy’s house we had a lot of fun visiting, shopping, cooking, playing with Rachel’s tummy, cooking, watching Marissa cheer and dance, visiting Shannon’s work, and doing whatever else came to mind. Rachel also had a baby shower while we were there. Kelly made some amazing desserts to be used as refreshments, and Rachel got to see a lot of friends and family. We also spent an evening at Grandma Hills house where we were able to hang out with our “Provo family” consisting of John and Annie, Jon and Liz, Jordan and Kate, Jared and Anna, and of course Grandma. Also, we had a surprise visit from Charles and his wife. We also spent an evening on Temple square looking at all of the lights with Rachel’s family and her best friend, Debra. Basically, our time in Utah couldn’t have been better, and we were a little bit sad to leave, but we were excited too, because it meant we got to go to Rexburg.
In Rexburg we visited my family. Actually, Griffin was gone on a kayaking trip in Mexico, and Haley was in Texas with Matt’s family. Still, it was so much fun to be with my family. We did a lot of lat minute shopping, movie watching, and hanging out. On Christmas Eve I helped my dad play Santa and we stayed up until 3:30 assembling a foosball table. Christmas day was fun and Rachel got to give everyone the scarves she has been working on for the past month-and-a-half. Haley and Matt came home after Christmas and we had a good day with them cross-country skiing at Harriman State Park. Despite being eight months pregnant, Rachel is still a great skier!
The time to come home approached all too soon and before we knew it we were saying our goodbyes. It was a wonderful vacation. Now it is time to settle back into routine and prepare for Baby Girl’s debut into the world. Again, merry Christmas to everyone and may the new year bring many happy blessings!
Our vacation started at 4:30 in the morning when Rachel’s amazing visiting teacher gave us a ride to the train station. From there we rode to the airport and flew to Utah, where, to our utmost joy and surprise we were greeted by Lori, Allison, and Stephanie, Rachel’s friends from California. They had flown up just to see us!
At Kelly and Wendy’s house we had a lot of fun visiting, shopping, cooking, playing with Rachel’s tummy, cooking, watching Marissa cheer and dance, visiting Shannon’s work, and doing whatever else came to mind. Rachel also had a baby shower while we were there. Kelly made some amazing desserts to be used as refreshments, and Rachel got to see a lot of friends and family. We also spent an evening at Grandma Hills house where we were able to hang out with our “Provo family” consisting of John and Annie, Jon and Liz, Jordan and Kate, Jared and Anna, and of course Grandma. Also, we had a surprise visit from Charles and his wife. We also spent an evening on Temple square looking at all of the lights with Rachel’s family and her best friend, Debra. Basically, our time in Utah couldn’t have been better, and we were a little bit sad to leave, but we were excited too, because it meant we got to go to Rexburg.
In Rexburg we visited my family. Actually, Griffin was gone on a kayaking trip in Mexico, and Haley was in Texas with Matt’s family. Still, it was so much fun to be with my family. We did a lot of lat minute shopping, movie watching, and hanging out. On Christmas Eve I helped my dad play Santa and we stayed up until 3:30 assembling a foosball table. Christmas day was fun and Rachel got to give everyone the scarves she has been working on for the past month-and-a-half. Haley and Matt came home after Christmas and we had a good day with them cross-country skiing at Harriman State Park. Despite being eight months pregnant, Rachel is still a great skier!
The time to come home approached all too soon and before we knew it we were saying our goodbyes. It was a wonderful vacation. Now it is time to settle back into routine and prepare for Baby Girl’s debut into the world. Again, merry Christmas to everyone and may the new year bring many happy blessings!
The main attraction was Rachel's cute belly.
Kelly made some delicious desserts. Here is a sampling of the many dishes he prepared.
Kelly also taught me how to weld. I created some amazing abstract art that should be displayed in a really nice museum.
Here is Kelly practicing his "Grandpa skills" with Connor. He's gonna be great!
Glad you guys had fun, and we're glad you're back. We owe you some treats, because we didn't get our cookies out to our neighbors until you had already left, (so we ate your plate) sorry. Sounds like a great vacation!
ReplyDeleteHey! Welcome back. Can't wait to see the belly. It's all about the belly, then the baby. Any name ideas yet???
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