We started off with quite a different Christmas morning. It was our first Christmas we ever remember without any grandchildren. This picture kind of shows how the morning went.
We were so excited for Adam's first Christmas home in 2 years. With little ones around it was pretty quiet and uneventful. We tried all of our usual traditions but it just wasn't the same.
We had just finished opening gifts when the doorbell rang.
This was our precious surprise. Rachel and her family had drove all the way from Lake Oswego Oregon to spend Christmas Day with us. We had no idea that they were coming. It was so fun to see them.
They even brought food for Christmas Dinner. Here are our cooks; Elizabeth and Rebekah. What sweethearts. We had tons of food.
Of course Adam had fun teasing Rachel.
Their enthusiasm was contagious. I love Elizabeth's beautiful smile.
Michael was figuring out their new camera.
Josh was just chilling.
Adam and Mark seeing who is strongest.
What a fun Christmas surprise! There really is nothing greater than celebrating the birth of the Savior with members of our family.
Families are Forever and I'm so grateful for each one of them.
Then back in the car and off to Oregon again. Merry Christmas 2009!
We are looking forward to clam chowder bread bowls, fish and chips and a pastrami sandwich.
The long line is worth it
I tried over and over again to post this picture upright but no matter what I tried it always came out this direction. It was too cute of a picture to leave out.
Ashby's inside Splash
Couch's outside Splash. It was so full that outside seemed the best place to eat.
Myles and Ally, I think he is watching an airplane.
Janessa & Mark
Jared Adamson's
Tavis, Hailey & Jade
Hailey, Janessa, Ashley, Lindsay & Chris Couch ( he is Janessa's nephew) all ready to leave the beach.
Adam, & Mark
Tavis getting started on his sandcastle.
Danielle smiling while she is freezing and the wind is blowing. (Hailey, Ashley, Jade and Tavis are in the back.)
Ashley having fun on the swings.
Rose and Adam such a cute sight.
Lindsay and Myles having a great time.
Fun in the sand. Hailey, Ashley & Jade
Mark and his nephews Tavis and Myle
Hailey, Patty, Tavis, and Jade having a great time with our grandchildren and family.
Doug and Patty
Dallin was so excited to have perfect weather for kite flying.
Jared is helping him out.
Jared watching Doug take his turn at flying the kite.
It was wonderful to have the families of our five youngest children over for Thanksgiving. We really enjoyed the time that we were all able to spend together.
Adam, Mitchell, Janessa
Patty & Doug
Jade
Adam & Hailey
Dallin, Rose & Allyson
Tavis, Ashley, Lindsay, Myles & Hailey
Doug, Danielle, Jared, Mark & Mitchell
