Snowy Christmas Party

After Christmas we decided to drive up to Utah to visit family and enjoy the Christmas vacation.  We were thinking about leaving on the 26th, but the weather wasn't so great, so we decided to go the 27th instead.  It wasn't much better.  It snowed on most of the drive, but at least the roads were pretty clear.

On the evening of the 28th, we had the family party at Jennifer's house.  Mom made turkey and all the sides.  It was great, but we didn't end up eating until about 8pm, so we resolved that next year we would do pulled pork sandwiches in a crockpot instead.  A lot less work!

After dinner we opened gifts that the cousins exchanged and some from Grandma.  Cole and Luke got Legos and remote controlled cars, Mia got a bunch of books and purse and watch, and Ella got Wreck It Ralph figures and a barking puppy dog.  Drew and I received new watches from Grandma.  All the cousins had a massive sleepover afterwards.  I'm not sure how late they stayed up, but I'm thinking it was pretty late.

The best part of the trip was the snow.  It's nice to live in an area that doesn't get snow, because then we appreciate it, when we get a chance to see it.

We only stayed in Utah for three days, but we did a lot of fun things.  Mostly we shopped and played with family.  We had a chance to see Grandpa and go to a skating rink, and the kids really LOVED that. 

I LOVED watching these two together!

Whitney wanted to help Ella on her skates.  ADORABLE!