What we've been up to...

We had an amazing time in Utah for Thanksgiving. My parent's and brother, Cordell flew out from Virginia! My brother, sister, and their families live in Utah, so we hung out all week together. We missed you Lorel, Craig, Ella, and Orin! We went up to Milburne to an "investment" house of my sister's and went 4-willin' (as they say in Utah) ! It was a blast! Cora and I went first, we traversed a mountain, discovered a cave, and Cora flipped her 4 wheeler over on a huge ditch. (She was OK, though, her sweet ninja rolls saved her.... yes, and the 4-wheeler was ok too- though it smoked and stunk for a while after) There was this crazy dog that followed us up the whole time, stuck with us through the icy patches and guided us along. It was kind of a sweet, scruffy thing. It frolicked in foot deep mud and leaves and snow so by the time we got back to the house, it was filthy! And guess who left her van door open? Not me! Thank goodness! That dog ran all around in Cora's van and would NOT come out! I pulled and tugged and yanked until I thought I would choke him.. Anyways, my bro-in-law Brian managed to get him out.

It was wonderful spending time with my Mom and Dad and brother who I don't see very much. I needed that time with them. We made gingerbread houses with all the cousins and the kids spent most of their time playing out in the snow or the new "Super Mario Bros Wii" game- which is a MUST for every family! Dave and I play every night and laugh so hard! It is great. Oh, and of course the kids love it, too. Good times, good food, good laughs. I love my family!

Cora, Gibbs, Cordell, and I. We're just missing Lorel and Orin.

The cousins

Family photos

Lils

Baby Rose

Ebay

The kids chose their ornaments this year: Lils got a sparkly cupcake, E got a car with smoke flying out the back, and Rose got a cute little vintage girl ornament.