January 3, 2010
Hello there,
We have had fun this last two weeks as the kids have been home from school on vacation. They go back to school tomorrow, but they’re not sure they’re ready to go. I have enjoyed the vacation with them, but I’m also ready to get a few needed things done.
Christmas was good with the usual opening of presents in the morning. However, afterwards we went and hiked Vulture Peak with our friends (Tyler & Sara Smith and their 6-mo son, Grant). Steve and I took turns carrying Shay, so we got quite the workout. We had Christmas dinner in the oven while we were hiking, so when we returned four hours later, we all enjoyed a delicious meal.
The day after Christmas, we loaded up and travelled to Flagstaff (3 hours away) with Steve’s sister (Alison & family) to play in the snow. We got there about 3p, and I was prepared to hear moaning and miserable, freezing kids after a short time. However, Tanner, Brianna, and Ashley had a grand time and played until dark. Shay, however, was not very happy when I took her down on a sled for the first time. We got snow in our faces as we went down the hill and that was enough for her. She cried until I finally took her back to the car and warmed her up. Once warm, we bundled back up again to go out and just watch everyone.
Tanner got his wish for Christmas and got NFL Madden for the Wii. He spent the majority of the break playing with friends (here and at their houses) and playing new Wii games. Ashley got a makeup set this Christmas (Brianna received one last Christmas), so they have enjoyed putting makeup on together in their bedroom. Shay has enjoyed her new toys but more truthfully has enjoyed having siblings home to play with. The town recently paved a section at the end of our road that was dirt before. It’s the latest novelty, so the kids have enjoyed riding scooters and bikes down the hill.
New Years Eve we played games with the kids and ate goodies. Then as they went to bed, we had a few friends over to play more games until midnight. Instead of staying up really late New Year’s Eve watching a movie, the kids watched a movie first thing New Year’s morning. I thought it was a great idea. I may try that next year too. J New Years Day I went running around the neighborhood and the kids rode bikes with me. Afterwards my sister (Raquel & family) came from Gilbert to spend the day with us. We had a fun time playing games, eating yummy food, and relaxing.
Yesterday was a working day. The kids had a primary activity in the morning and a friend’s baptism at 11a. Afterwards, Steve recruited Tanner’s help in fixing a tree of ours that was leaning due to a big windstorm a few weeks ago. Then a friend gave us a bike and Steve and Tanner spent the rest of the afternoon repairing the tube and brakes. It will be a new bike for Tanner, so he was excited to fix it up.
It’s been fun and relaxing. We’ve had a great Christmas vacation right in our very own home. Happy New Year.
Love,
Rozann and family
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