Catching up!

Here's a very fast summary of the past few weeks.

* Christmas was great!!! It wasn't as big (gift-wise) as Christmases past, but it was one of our best Christmases ever. We really enjoyed spending time with each other and our families. Having a healthy Grandpa Hunter to celebrate the day with was the best gift of the year!

* Happy New Year!!! Cade, Hunter & Allyssa all had a great time at the annual New Year's Eve sleep over at Grandma and Grandpa Holmes house. They look forward to that party every year. This year Cade and his cousin Madi were the oldest ones there. Wade, Alexa and I along with 3 of Alexa's friends headed to Hyrum for a Sweet 16 Birthday/ New Years party. My nieces, Brooke and Brittany had a great party to celebrate their birthday and to bring in the new year. It was fun for everyone! We definitely saw a LOT of dancing and silliness by lots and lots of kids! (Tyson - I still want to know where you learned your dance moves!!!) We also got to hear Tyson and Brooke perform. We have some VERY talented family members!!

* Christmas Vacation: Each of the kids had a party with their friends. That means that 4 different nights our house was rockin' and rollin' with a houseful of kids! I have to say that I love all of the kids being at our house. They are always entertaining!!! Alexa's party continually grew in numbers. What a great group of kids to have in our house!

* Unfortunately our Holidays ended with the stomach flu coming for a visit! Hunter finally went back to school today. Wade plans on going back to work tomorrow and Alexa says she is going to school tomorrow no matter how she feels. (End of the qtr next week - not a good time to get behind). Now Cade, Ally and I are using the mind over matter technique. We keep telling ourselves that we are NOT going to get sick!!!

* I FINALLY got our Christmas cards in the mail yesterday! WooHoo! As long as they are rec'd before next Christmas, right? Pathetic, I know...

Over all, we had a great holiday season. Sadly I must confess that I am glad to have it all behind us. 2008 has been a rough year in many different ways for our family. I am looking forward to a new year and a happier year too!!!