Can you see the excitement on the girl's faces? They were so excited to go home! We kept listing off everyone in the family and people at church that they were going to see. Then, when they were tired of sitting... we let them run wild! Not really! But sometimes traveling on airplanes across the country with two little ones can feel like that!
MY parents, sister, and her two girls were waiting for us when arrived at the airport in Phoenix. Grandma had brought bubbles and we played while the boys got the luggage. I think they may have enjoyed themselves!
Jason was busy the first few days with finishing up his sermon preparation. So I thoroughly enjoyed the company of family! I am not even sure of all that we did, but we did hang out, relax, and have fun! One day that I did get a lot of pictures was when my sister, my niece Madison, Abby, Katie, and I went to the park. The girls had been talking about this for weeks! "At Christmas, when we go home, we can play at the park!" So we threw on some sweatshirts and off we went! It was so good to be outside!
Christmas was great!!! We went to church on Christmas Eve and it was so good to be there and see the people we love! We were staying with my parents during this time, so we woke up there on Christmas morning. My mom, as usual, had it decorated so beautiful and so cozy! I just loved being home! We had a great time opening presents and enjoying each other's company! I love how Christmas gets more and more fun as the girl's grow older!
Isn't the tree so beautiful!
I love how at this age, the simplest of toys excites them! Katie loved the coloring books and chapstick!
After our little festivities, my dad, Abby, and I were able to go to the Suns game! Taking Abby to these is so much fun! She is actually well-behaved enough to just sit in my lap and enjoy all that is going on. As for Katie, who knows when she will get to go to one of these!
My mom had put together a wonderful Christmas afternoon dinner for all family. It was so great to gather and just hang out. I love this about our families! We have such a great time just being together!
mmmmmmmm!
My parents just but this wonderful new fire pit in their front courtyard with these big comfy patio chairs. After our family get together, Jason's mom and Gary stayed over till late in the evening and we had a great time just talking, telling stories, and laughing with both of our parents around the fire. We all had a chuckle about this!
Alright, well I am too tired to finish this post, so... to be continued!
