Holidays are Over

Its been awhile I know.............but my computer is dead and I've reached a point where I have finally accepted the inevitable new revolution of The MAC. Yes, I fought it and fought it......but I'm now seeing the vision and as soon as Uncle Sam gives me back some of the money I always overpay him every year I'm going out to join the revolution. Until then........be patient with my posts and accept my apology. I've rigged my laptop but it's not as easy and fun to use because its so old (3 years, which is pretty bad in "computer years."). I'm just posting some pictures over the last few months which mainly include our trip back to Utah for the holidays. It


was fun being with all of you and can't wait until we move back. We are really going to miss things like going to the tree farm to pick out our Christmas Tree as you can see on the picture. It's a tradition the kids have come to look forward to over the past 3 years. We let the Kids pick the tree out and then Dad chops it down. I don't know what it is, but there is just something manly about chopping down your own tree and bringing it home. We will miss that!!!

And then we brought it home and started decorating it. This was a sight that Benjamin really enjoyed. He even got to put the star on (see picture). It took him a little while as the star was about as big as he is. Good thing Dad had good balance.

This was also the start of Belles dancing career! She has two parts in this years Nutcracker and dazzeled everyone. Grandma Nana even surprised her by flying up to see her dance.

And it wouldn't be Christmas without some Christams Pajamas. And Yes they have to match to be Christmas Pajamas.

Overall it was a wonderful Christmas........ I don't know what it is about this Pajama picture with Jens family that makes me want to go out and read The Cat in The Hat. Anyone? I dunno. But just like my favorite character said in The Fiddler on the Roof..............its all about one thing. Tradition!!!!!!

But I think if you took a vote, Little Bear had the best Christmas ever. He had so much wrapping paper to play with he didn't know what to do with himself.