New Years at the Cabin

Despite some colds, and broken snowmobile, we all managed to have a great week at our cabin for New Years! What great weather we had...was actually warmer than the valley due to the inversion---beautiful white snow with the contrast of the blue skies! The cousins had a blast riding snow mobiles, sledding, playing wii games, watching movies, playing basketball/pool/ping pong, etc. It was a nice time for us adults to R E L A X...especially needed after the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Let's just say I finally feel caught up on all the Hollywood gossip thanks to People magazine! Happy 2010----Looking forward to what the new year brings!

Ang trying out the snowmobiles

Kensley and her best friend, 'Puppy Dog'

Maddox/Logan getting pulled by Scott---Hang On!

Kensley giving her new sled a try

Christmas Activities

What a busy month! Here are some pictures from Christmas Eve and Christmas day. We went to Christmas Eve service at church, and then to Nana/Papa's for her traditional german meal of Rouladin (sp?)---yummy! We all opened presents from each other which was fun, and then headed home before Santa came! He didn't disappoint...the boys proved to Larry (our personal elf), that they should be put on the 'good list' (though mom questioned the decision :) ). Maddox got a lot of Star Wars Lego sets, and Parker got a talking dump truck, monster truck, tow truck...you get the picture. They also got a big train table/set from santa. Kensley got some new baby dolls---though she is much more interested in playing with the transformers, cars (a tomboy in the making)! Scott and I both got a Margarita Maker from Santa...he always knows the perfect gift to get us (we definitely put it to good use by Christmas night!).

Larry's last night with us---until next year!

getting the cookies ready for santa

Parker discovered some other presents in the Entertainment Room---sneaky Santa!

All Aboard the Polar Express

We made sure we got to the train early this year so that we actually got a seat this year. Always a fun time with hot chocolate, singing Christmas carols, reading the 'Polar Express' and of course, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. It was especially exciting this year since the train broke down in the middle of the tour---ran out of oil. Nevertheless, we made it to the North Pole and back (albeit a little late). We were all full of Christmas spirit since we were all given bells, and we could all hear them ring :)!

PJ Party, Visit from Grandparents

Yes, I actually got Scott to wear the polar bear pajamas!!! We had our annual PJ Party at the Tedesco's this year. Good appetizers, Hot buttered Rum, and watched Christmas movies (we saved the driving around looking at lights until later so that Scott didn't have to leave the house in his pajama's).

Grandma/Grandpa K came up for a visit right before Christmas from Las Vegas. Angie made a great (early) Christmas dinner, and the cousins were able to open up some early gifts (always a new pair of pajama's is included).

Another year older??? Pass the sake!

Scott requested to have another sushi party to celebrate his birthday this year. We hired the same sushi chef to come and make all the sushi---which was great, except that she showed up 1 1 1/2 hrs late! Luckily we had plenty of appetizers to tide everyone over until she arrived. It was great seeing some old friends that we haven't seen in a while, and enjoy some good sushi!

Breakfast with Santa

This year we went to 'Breakfast with Santa' at Thanksgiving Point (as opposed to Millenial Falls). Wow, there are A LOT of kids that go! It took forever to just get our breakfast. Then there were L O N G lines for santa, face painting (which we didn't even end up doing). There are a ton of crafts, but kinda hard to help 2 boys while holding (or chasing after) a 1yr. old. We like the Millenial Falls breakfast much better since it's in a more intimate setting, and though there isn't as many crafts, the kids seemed to have enjoyed themselves better.

Christmas Concert at church

Here are just a few pictures we took before heading out to our annual Christmas Concert at church. Kensley, of course, hated her big poofy skirt, and kept trying to take it off (where's my girly girl?!?). And these days, getting "dressed up" for the boys always has to include levi's still (just like their daddy!).

seeing cousins at the concert