Becky flew out to Denver at the end of November to spend a couple of days with us. We hadn't seen her since before her mission, so it was a great visit! The kids loved all the attention from Aunt Becky. Becky and I then drove out to Idaho with the kids so we could spend an extended vacation in Idaho. We hadn't seen Jeff either since before his mission, so the kids got a lot of time to catch up and spend quality time with their Aunt and Uncle. Jeff, Becky and I helped Mia and Landon make a killer snow fort and a snow man that Jeff hauled to the top of the playset so it could "drive" the ship.
Mia and Mason had a fabulous Christmas. Jared arrived in Idaho a few days before Christmas(Getting to Idaho was quite the ordeal with the huge snowstorm shutting down the airport making Jared look for "alternative transportation"...long story). We spent the few days before Christmas with my family in Malad. We took Great Grandma Crowther for a long drive to see all the Christmas lights. We went to Brigham to see a movie in the theater and eat at Maddox. Then the kids played some fun Christmas games that Christine had thought up to remind them of the Christmas story. Then, of course, they opened gifts from cousins and grandparents.
We then spent the next week with Jared's family in Rexburg. The kids had a great Christmas morning. Maxine always makes Christmas morning so exciting and fun for the kids... not to mention for the rest of us. The kids were spoiled again by grandparents and came away with quite the haul.
While we were in Rexburg Jared made a catapult. This was not his most sucessful project, but still impressive. I think he should stick to his giant hot air balloons.
While in Malad, the kids enjoyed riding Black Beauty. This is Mason's first ride. Mason also went sledding for the first time this winter.
It was a wonderful month in Idaho, and we are already looking forward to our next visit in July!
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