On our way home for Christmas I was overcome by an amazing sense of being content. I was riding home to be with my family who I love and look forward to spending time with. This includes my mom and dad who have survived the test of time and who are still very much in love after 40 years of marriage, my "little" brother who has become one of my best friends, and my brother married his true love this last summer which means I gained a sister, I have been blessed to be married to my best friend for 12 years who loves me no matter what, and I have two beautiful, strong, independent girls...daughters who were nothing but a dream just a few short years ago. And knowing that the following weekend I would be surrounded by the most loving in-laws you could ever imagine who would be willing to give up everything they have for those they love, my niece and nephews who I love being a little kid with, and Matt's siblings who I am lucky enough to consider my own brothers and sisters. I know that there have been so many times when I have been filled with joy in my life but I can't recall a time when I felt so content and at peace with my life. What an amazing feeling!! This feeling is all due to my Heavenly Father who has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams. I pray that I remember this feeling always and just sit in that place of peace.
We headed to Kansas on Christmas Eve to spend the weekend with my side of the family. I worked Christmas Eve morning and we planned to leave around 12pm to make it home for church. Well, Mother Nature threw us a curve ball and sent a crazy snow storm that morning. I made it to work no problem at 7am even through it had started snowing. By 9:30am, Matt called and said, "If we're leaving we need to leave now. And I'm coming to get you because the car is not getting out." At that time we had 4 inches of snow and by 11am we had over 7 inches. We still thought we could make it out since it was a thin storm and we were glad we tried because by the time we made it to interstate it was pretty smooth sailing. We made it home in time for Christmas Eve service.
Snacks for Santa and his Reindeer
We made such fun memories on this Christmas with our amazing families!!
We headed to Kansas on Christmas Eve to spend the weekend with my side of the family. I worked Christmas Eve morning and we planned to leave around 12pm to make it home for church. Well, Mother Nature threw us a curve ball and sent a crazy snow storm that morning. I made it to work no problem at 7am even through it had started snowing. By 9:30am, Matt called and said, "If we're leaving we need to leave now. And I'm coming to get you because the car is not getting out." At that time we had 4 inches of snow and by 11am we had over 7 inches. We still thought we could make it out since it was a thin storm and we were glad we tried because by the time we made it to interstate it was pretty smooth sailing. We made it home in time for Christmas Eve service.
Ella inspecting Christmas Eve dinner
Sass-a-fras #1 and #2
My Loves
Snacks for Santa and his Reindeer
Mom and Bobby looking at old family pics
Santa came
Reading the real Christmas Story
Chinese Feast in the works
On New Years Day we headed back home to spend the weekend celebrating Christmas with Matt's side of the family. I love our weekends together and so look forward to the craziness that occurs every single visit!! Let's say that these visits include 6 grandkids under the age of 5, 5 big dogs, and 9 adults...pure craziness!! Thank goodness we have the farm to let everyone run around! I love them all so much!
6 of our little crazies!!
Love these sweeties!
Carson and Ava ready for presents
Addie, Ava, and Jessie
Ava loving on Grandpa
Nai Nai has candy for the stockings!!
Baby doll accessories for the girls
"Uncle Dave, you look like you need chap stick"
"This is for me, right?!!"
Uncle Craig made all of us girls name signs out of old barbed wire.
Whipped topping, yummy!
These boys love puzzles
Two brothers mesmerized by the kid's toys
Game time
The whole bunch of us!
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