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We've just wrapped up our second full week with the kids home and are about to enter into the third. This is the first year that we haven't gone to SLC or had any members come up and visit us. SO, needless to say, we've spent several quality (he he) hours together. I have found myself a little restless but have enjoyed the break from routine.

Here is what we've been doing to pass the time:

#1. We got this for "our kids" for Christmas --I had one of these when I was a kid and spent several very competitive hours in play with my brothers. What my parents failed to tell me was how many hours they spent on Christmas Eve setting it up!


This child spent 8 hours playing with this on Christmas day--no joke (notice the matching PJs)


Day after Christmas, same PJs, different Thomas toy. Yes, I couldn't resist. We let him ride up and down the hallway all night on his new bike.



Eden with her new doll.



Dave making us Christmas breakfast.


The holiday sleepover fest is in full force. This one wasn't planned, they snuck into Eden's room after we'd gone to bed. Gotta love Luke's pillow set up.









Can you believe that we actually got enough snow to go sledding? Loved it!


SO---any ideas how to fill my third week??????????????????????

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Natallee said…
Third week?? Come down for a quick visit!! ;) We totally are missing you guys this Christmas, but I am so glad you had a good Christmas! It looks like santa was good to you guys this year! The boys would have loved all the Thomas stuff. My mom got the boys GEO Tracks this year and that took up the WHOLE day on the 26th- it was sooooo great! I don't know whay I even got my kids anything at all!
December 28, 2008 at 8:43 PM
Mrs. Downing and Mrs. Kelly said…
I not only love looking at your pictures but enjoy reading what you write. There is always something that makes me smile.
Enjoy another week of vacation!
December 28, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Liz said…
Thank you so much for the pics. I always look forward to a window into your lives. Makes me not so sad not having you here.
December 28, 2008 at 11:19 PM
The Dillon 6 said…
a whole 'nother week with the kids. it will be so fun. no. really. it will.

;) We're most likely heading to Seattle on Wednesday to catch some iceskating, carousel and gingerbread house action. I don't have the details, but can get them for you if you're interested.

You forgot to mention your RS lesson -- which I very much enjoyed today. I wish I hadn't ditched some of it to fill out the reimbursement forms. :(
December 29, 2008 at 12:28 AM
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