We did not leave home until 12:30 p.m. and so therefore did not arrive in Utah until 11:30 at night. It was a long drive and that made for a long day. Imagine our delight to arrive to Edna's home and see this:
a beautifully fully decorated lit up Christmas tree!!! AND it was a live tree! I continued to take deep breathes just to enjoy the wonderful scent of a live tree. Thanks Patty and Bryan (and decorator Jacob!)
James's other sister Claire had been in the home that day also and vacuumed for our arrival and put the cutest Christmas towels out in the bathrooms - everything felt so warm and welcoming.
Your efforts are so appreciated!
The next day we did some simple little Christmas crafts. I brought along this little 'tree' - I bought it years ago and had never used it but when we 'fluffed' it out it was more like a bush than a tree, lol... Regardless it was still fun to decorate with miniature ornaments.
We were given this gingerbread house making kit by a member of our ward. Reid, Chase and Ryan took over and did the entire thing by themselves.
Here's a picture for my mom and dad of the kids with the gifts you gave them! Thank you so very much Nana and Papa! We can't wait to see you!!!
Ryan asks for a gun set and a sword set for Christmas - they are favorites each and every year:
Reid loved his 'super gamer' Christmas ornament
Chase received a month membership to Club Penguin online.
Molly with her Cienega t-shirt
Austin smiling - wow! "It's a Christmas miracle" lol...
I received a glass head for Christmas. The kids think it's creepy but I think it adds an element of fun to life!
For Christmas I gave James tickets to see Prairie Home Companion live in January and this contraption that stretches out your back. I'm not sure how it will work on his bad back but everyone had a fun time playing on it.
The day before our departure we took a picture of Grandma Gubler with the grandkids:
And a group picture of us all together:
There were many tender moments going to visit with Edna each day. I am thankful to have these pictures.
Following our visit with Grandma we went to the Sullivan's home and enjoyed a meal together since we were headed home the next morning. The kids all miss their cousins already!
2 comments:
Sounds like a wonderful Christmas. I assume you made it home safe and sound. Let me know how the back contraption works. I have always wanted one of those.
It looks like a fantastic Christmas! I am glad you are back in town after that long drive. Give me a call when you are all settled...I want to hear all about your trip. :)
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