Last year on Martin Luther King day we went up to Long Barn to play in the snow and get away for a night. We decided to continue the tradition this year. We ended up going to Pinecrest instead of Long Barn this time. It was snowing a lot on the days we were there. One of our chains broke so it was quite an adventure. We're glad we were able to safely travel to and from Pinecrest.
The snow was absolutely gorgeous. We loved playing in it until we got too cold. It was great that we had a room to warm up in. We love to visit the snow, but are glad we don't live in it.
This is what our van looked like in the morning. I think our Martin Luther King Day snow trips are becoming a tradition. They are snow much fun!
In January I was feeling pretty burned out. Lloyd suggested I go stay for a night at a hotel to just relax and have some time to myself. I decided I would feel pretty silly going to a hotel all by myself so I brought Courtney and Katelyn along. 
We had a great time. We saw the movie "Leap Year," went out to eat at Mimi's Cafe, we read, watched TV, and slept in. It was a special time for all three of us.
There were hundred of volunteers at the Rose Garden. It was a beautiful day! We pulled a few weeds and covered the rose beds with fertilizer.
We all agreed it was fun to serve. We would have done it even if we hadn't gotten the free Disney tickets. We'll have to go back to the Rose Garden in the spring to see the fruits of our labors. 
The first one was at Burger King with all his little friends from church. The kids loved playing and eating their kids meals. It was the easiest party ever!
His second party was a family party at Chuck E. Cheese's. 
He loves this place. We all had a great time!
We took him out for ice cream after Chuck E. Cheese's. It was so adorable when Conner wiped Cameron's messy face with a napkin.
His third party was at Grandma's and Grandpa's. Grandpa got him a cake and gave him a construction set.
I know I am his mom, but I have to admit Conner is one of the cutest and sweetest little boys. He talks a lot and he says the funniest things. We all love and adore him so much! Happy Birthday, 
On New Year's Day we took the kids to Del 
I loved seeing my sister! 
"Look what Santa brought us!"
Later we spent Christmas at Grandma's. These pictures were taken on Sunday, December 27.
Grandma and Grandpa with their nine grandchildren.
*I made 100 Christmas cards and sent our annual newsletter out with them. We tried to keep the cards simple this year!
*A tradition we've had for years is to dress the kids in coordinating Christmas outfits. The girls have outgrown the matching dresses, but I still got to match the boys this year (these adorable vests were hand me downs from a good friend).
*Every year we attend the Ward Christmas Party. I especially love going now that I'm no longer in charge of it.
The Young Women sang "The Twelve Days of Christmas" at the ward party. The younger kids sat on Santa's lap - Conner didn't love it!
*We love to drive around and look at all the lights around town. This home was featured in the newspaper so we decided to check it out. All the lights are synchronized with Christmas music played on your car radio; it was pretty amazing!
