4th Week of December, Christmas

We had a fun week of Christmas.  I took the last 2 weeks off to spend w/ the family.  Here are some highlights.

Buddy the Elf just hanging out on a swing.  Cute Piper got a new collar and pad for her kennel.  The boys got Amazon Fire Tablets (for the car ride to Idaho, and for educational learning).

We went and visited Dave, Joann and her dad Carl.  The boys were excited to open a gift from Dave/Joann.  They got Nerf guns, which they love.  Thank you!  Aunt Diane also gave them stuffed animals, which Carter is holding his penguin he got.  Thank you Diane!

We also visited w/ Joann's dad Carl, who came up to visit from Arizona.

We decided to go up and visit my parents in Idaho for Christmas since we hadn't seen them since June and they hadn't met Hudson yet.  We made sure to stay away from others and be extra careful of Covid.  Steve and I were tested for Covid before we left just to make sure we didn't have it.  Nyles was tested the week before as well.  We all were negative so we felt more comfortable being w/ them w/out masks.  We left Wednesday, December 23rd around 11am and got there around 5pm.  The boys were so excited to finally go up and visit again.

On Christmas Eve we had some fun.  Carter watching my mom practice walking w/ her prosthetic leg, and Nyles helping make elk jerky.  

We went to visit my grandma.  We did some puzzles while we visited.

Cute boys w/ Great Grandma VaLere Hegerhorst.

Carter and Nyles helped my mom make chocolate covered pretzels.  Carter used a little too much sprinkles on one.  We also built cookie trays (from Home Depot) for Santa. 

While we were making treats and visiting, Steve actually helped my dad fix a leak in the downstairs bathroom and add a new light in the fruit room.  My mom said of course after 35 years and now that she can't go down to the fruit room :)  Steve and my dad worked most of the day to get things done and right (they had to rewire the lights and take a trip into Mt. Home for the bathroom part) but they did it!

The new light definitely helps so you can see what's in there now.  Good work!

The boys got Christmas Eve PJs.  Presents are ready, from "Santa."

The boys were up at 7am like normal, then we went upstairs and they opened their gifts.  They even waited patiently while I fed Hudson before coming up.  They both asked Santa for Lego sets and were so excited to get them.

Carter showing Hudson his Ninjago Lego dragon.  Steve helping the boys build their Lego sets.

More Lego building.  My dad even helped!

My dad got a 1 pound Snickers from both Rose and Pauline!  

Carter holding up his Ninjago car Steve helped him build.

My wonderful parents.  My mom finally got to hold cute baby Hudson.  We're so glad we were able to come up and visit and spend time w/ them.  Steve, my parents and I played games every night.  My mom and I even put together one of her puzzles in one day (with a little help from the boys).  Thanks for everything Mom and Dad!  We love you!

We left Saturday mid-morning, and got home late afternoon.  The roads were wet and a little snowy at times, but we made it safely home.  The boys opened a couple family gifts once we got home, like a few games and swim goggles!  Hopefully pools will be open this Summer.  They both got some dinosaur shirts and pants too.

We're so thankful for all of our blessings, and most importantly for the gift of our Savior.