We have not traveled for Christmas in several years so this took a lot of planning on our part. Of course both Eric and I ended up sick the week before Christmas so this made things a little more difficult. I was starting to feel better but Eric burst an ear drum and was still going full force with work.
We left for Arizona on the 23rd and drove to Blanding and then drove the rest of the way on Christmas Eve. We made it to Grandma and Grandpa's house by lunch where Eric promptly fell asleep and slept for the rest of the day. I think he thought he was home and his mom could take care of him now so he was good. Cheri and Mark and their kids were already there so the boys were excited to play.
Grandpa told the kids the story of Christ's birth that night and then we tried to put all the kids to sleep so Santa could come. And come he did!!! The kids were up bright and early christmas morning and so excited to see what they got. I love to see the look in their eyes when they see all of their presents. It was so much fun to watch them open their presents.
Pam and Scott and Marc and Janet and their kids all came later that night so we had a full house. Then Kristi and Clayton came on Monday so all of the family was together for the first time in over a year minus Tommy who is on a mission and Janelle who had to work. It was so fun to be with everyone and enjoy the good times and the loudness that goes along with over 30 people in a house. The cousins had so much fun on the rock hill outside.
