Deck the Halls With I LOVE Christmas and Family

I will post about Christmas, but I can't move on without some pictures of my time with Mary Ann. My hope is that she will come every single time she ever plans on visiting in-laws in Jackson. And I prefer the whole-week stay to anything shorter! I love that girl and Brie Ann too. Mary Ann, I'm counting on you posting more fun pictures because our coolest ones are on your camera!

I loved my vacation in Utah so much! Christmas is the best. Some of the highlights:

1) Seeing how excited Isaac was about his gifts.

2) Watching Isaac and Lucy in the family Christmas pageant. Isaac was an enthusiastic Joseph and Lucy was a bewildered baby Jesus.

3) Hanging with the Bowens on Saturday. We went to Dwight's work and ate with him, then got to go to the Children's Museum with Derek and Trish and their kids. That place is pretty cool, especially when it's free. Thanks, Trish! Derek can bring a book next time and have fun with us:).

4) Going to Avatar in 3-D. So awesome! My only real gripe is that the women aren't healthy to look at for those of us who wish we were skinnier... and I didn't need to see mating.

5) Getting naps and runs in.

6) Seeing Santa's reindeer (10 deer--they must have invited a buddy to help them this year) on a run on Christmas Day. It was absolutely magical. I saluted the hardworking crew and felt all warm and fuzzy for the rest of my run.

7) I loved all the games we played! I am the current queen of Egyptian Ratscrew and we had a blast playing Whist and Quiddler as well.

8) I got Marshall the absolute best Christmas present in the world. Man's lingerie--jingle bell style. He will prance around and Shauna will always hear him coming. Oh, that poor girl:). We texted pictures to everyone in the immediate family because they needed to see. And you do too. Merry Christmas!