Saturday, December 25, 2010

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 2010

Christmas felt quite a bit different this year.
Not only were we living in a new state and a new house, but John and I have been so busy and focused on the move that Christmas had to be put on the back burner.
I wasn't really feeling the spirit of Christmas. It all just felt a little rushed and unorganized.
Although our lives were in disarray, we managed to put up and decorated the Christmas tree, hang the stockings and listen to Christmas music.
Thankfully, one of our favorite family friends lives only 5 minutes away from us.
So, for CHRISTMAS EVE, we were able to escape the chaos of our box filled home and enjoy a yummy dinner at the Brenay's cozy, calm home.
we played games and the kids made gingerbread houses
myla and tori had their annual Christmas gift exchange
A night of laughing and visiting with old friends.


CHRISTMAS DAY
It might have been pulled together last minute but everyone got what they were wishing for.
I am just happy to FINALLY be getting settled and have our lives slow down for a change


Thursday, December 16, 2010

Ready or not, here we go

WE MADE IT!!!
One week before Christmas we left the comfort of our beautiful, warm Chandler Arizona and arrived in cold, snowy Overland Park Kansas.
The boys were so excited to see snow so we rummaged through boxes until we found our "winter clothes" box that hadn't been opened since our trip to Utah last year.
Despite the cold, the boys played outside all afternoon exploring every inch of their new back yard
The boys decided that they really like Kansas