Family Holiday Visits

After a relaxing, wonderful Christmas at home and a few days of hanging out as a family our next priority was to visit extended family.  We started by going to Cardston on December 31st.  It was so nice to see family.  Unfortunately we were missing Jill, Nicole, Dave and the rest of their family.  Jason's mom made a delicious lunch of chili, and soup.  Bowen especially enjoyed the chili.  Then we opened presents.  Kailee had our family's name this year and bought us a really fun game that we have played several times already, and all the supplies to have a really fun family game night.

The boys were spoiled by Grandma.  They were each given a handful of straws with slips of paper inside.  One at a time they took out a piece of paper and either had to do a dare, or received money.  They loved it and it was entertaining for the rest of us to watch.

Bowen feeding Ashton orange slices blindfolded.

After visiting for a bit it was off to Champion to get together with the Puzey's for New Years Eve.  Mom had quite the spread of munchies for us.  The older kids watched a Dr. Who episode, some who were tired headed to bed and the rest of us rang in the New Year and then headed to bed.  It was nice to all be together for New Years.  Mom made a delicious lunch of sour cream enchiladas, and chicken strips and fries for the kids.

Then it was time to open presents.  The cousins drew names again this year and bought gifts for each other.  Everyone seemed to be happy with their presents and I love that the kids need to think about their cousin and what they might like to receive.  Presents from Grandma were a huge hit and most spent the afternoon playing, or building lego.

Later that night we had our 2nd annual Puzey concert.  Mom, Rachel and I sang a trio (we really need to learn a new one for next year).  Sweet little Jonas sang, Liam sang for some of us in private (he was too nervous with all of us).  Emry sang "What Child is This" while her Dad accompanied her on the guitar.  Cora, Leah and Blake sang with their Dad on the guitar.  Cadence did the actions to Popcorn Popping, but she was pretty shy and only did a couple of them.  Bowen sang "Sleigh Bells", and I sang "My Grown Up Christmas List", and of course was emotional and couldn't get through it.

My kids love hanging out with their cousins.  I love all my family and it is important to me that we continue these traditions and always stay close.