We went to Santa Rosa, CA for Christmas this year and had such a great time! It was fun to have all the siblings together (for about 36 hours) and all the grandbabies together for several days.
The kids all had a great time together. There are 4 granddaughters from ages 2-1/2 to 6 and 3 grandsons all under a year. It was worth the entire trip to just see the kids playing together and so happy. My kids are really missing their cousins now.
The big motivator for this trip was my brother Neil getting married to Dani. I'm so glad he's found someone who appreciates his trumpet-playing and jazz obsession. They are cute together. Thanks for giving us extra reasons to go home at Christmas! As we have learned in recent years, the Freebairn family never does anything on it's own. My little brother says that we're a Costco family--we do things in bulk. In a 1-1/2 week period, we had my brother's wedding, my sister's graduation, my other brother's mission send-off, a cousin's wedding, family pictures, a double birthday party, and all the Christmas activities we had the energy for. It was fantastic! Thanks for hosting the masses, Mom and Dad. We love you!
We made gingerbread cookies before leaving town. There is a cookie under the pile of candy. Abby loved decorating that particular cookie.
Sam decided Beethoven was okay. Abby learned she was okay too.
Yummy veggie straws!
Sam and Tyson. Cute boys!
Abby adored the attention from her cousins.
All the Freebairn cousins in their wedding apparel.
Abby and Holly eating their birthday cake.
Holly, Alli, Abby, and Brynne.
The Stoddard and Zwahlen kids in their Christmas pjs.
Mor Mor hugs!
Far Far hugs!
Elder Steven Freebairn with Grandma and Mor Mor.
While Roy went to get the car from long-term parking at 2 am, Abby and Sam entertained themselves and the one or two onlookers in baggage claim with races in the stroller.
Two days after getting home, we celebrated Abby's 3rd birthday with cake...
...and balloons taped to the coffee table. They make great punching bags!
Our recent family picture!
3 comments:
Though it was a busy time, it was wonderful to have you here, and to have everyone together. I loved playing with and watching the kids playing so well together.
Holy cow-can a family get any cuter??? LOVE the family pic-every one is so smiley and happy!!
It was nice to see all you guys together!
Took me back about 12 years!
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