Christmas Break

Since our Christmas break started right before Christmas day, we still had a little less than two weeks off from school when we got back from Mtn. Home. We had fun in Mtn. Home, the kids really loved playing with their cousins.

We even got to see the Harbers while we were visiting. They came over with their five kids and we all got to hang out.This is what 22 years of friendship and 9 kids between the two of us looks like. 

I love Adrian and the amazing mom that she is. And I adore all her sweet little ones.
I would have never predicted that Adrian would have 5 kids, but she is such an awesome mom. I am so glad we can survive this parenting gig together.  

We spent the rest of our time in Mtn Home just playing at Nanny and Papa's. It was mostly too cold to play outside, so we played a lot in the basement and the cousins played hard non stop. 

I was cracking up watching Benson play in the basement. He is finally getting big enough to really play and it so fun. 

Tucker enjoyed playing in the basement too. 

These two boys are pretty cute. 

Tanner got in some quality game boy time with Aunt Laura while we were in Mtn. Home. 

We also got to go see Nanny and Papa before heading home Thursday afternoon. We went to their office so we could finally meet all their new staff. Papa's business has grown so much, its pretty amazing. 

After getting home, we played some more. The kids were thrilled to have all their new toys to play with. It was pretty fun. Bailey really loves her easy bake oven. 

She made us all soft pretzels with her new oven. 

This cute boy. He is such a happy baby. 

Everyone came over to NWA for New Year's Eve and even Aunt Sarah and Uncle Johnny arrived home from Utah in time to party. 

After NYE, Aunt Laura stayed over and the kids loved that. She flew back to Japan out of NWA and so she got to hang for a few days before leaving. 

I found Tanner and Aunt Laura playing "wizard's chess" one day and that was pretty adorable. 

Before Aunt Laura left, we had lunch with her at some of her favorite American restaurants

We ate lunch at Red Lobster with Nanny and Papa before they left to drive back to Mtn. Home after NYE. The kids really loved Red Lobster and have already asked to go back. 

We also took her to one of our favorite Sushi places. The kids loved it. My kids have some seriously eclectic palates. 

It was hard to say goodbye to Aunt Laura, but we will get to see her this summer. Which isn't that close but we are still really excited. 

Bailey also learned how to ride her bike. I guess that bike seat she got for Christmas for her doll was all the motivation she needed. She just hopped on and started riding. It was a miracle. 

We enjoyed some awesome weather during Christmas break and Benson was so happy to be included on the bike rides. 

Tucker enjoys riding his bike but he also really enjoys the ziggler. 

I also got to go to the temple with some girlfriends during Christmas break. It was so nice.
I love starting off my year at the temple. Such a great way to start the year off on the right foot. 

I often found these two cute boys snuggling together. They are seriously the sweetest. 

I love these little brothers. 

Today we went for a bike ride up to the playground with some friends. The weather was amazing and the kids had a great time playing outside !

We are not ready to go back to school but school is starting regardless.

  Wish us luck tomorrow as we get back to the daily grind.