1st Christmas of 2013

Christmas was a little different this year.  This year was supposed to be with my family, but Andy started being on call for the hospital on Christmas Day at noon.  That meant we had to fly back to Salt Lake City on Christmas Eve, stay the night at Andy's parents' house, and then drive home Christmas morning.  This just meant that we got multiple Christmases! 
 
Here is a picture of the gang on early Christmas (December 23rd).
The Baylesses, The Freys, The Auriches, and The Workmans (missing a few family members)
 
The unwrapping begins!!!
 
 
 
Andrew and Kiera
 
 
Mom watching the chaos! Kael intrigued with his toy.
 
 
Liam and Shanda showing off the present we got him.
 
 
I think the kids love their presents...and even their baby brother's presents.  Silly Mya, dino scooters are for babies! 
 
 
Eli and Jeremy are just chilling!
 
 
Trisha and Mom with scary eyes and shoes.
 
 
Tickle Liam time!
 
 
 
Now it is time to play with the toys!
 
 
Watch out where you step, or you might get a wiener dog!
 
 
We left on Christmas Eve morning.  Trisha and family were headed to Jeremy's family in Minnesota for Christmas that same morning.  Mom drove them to the airport, so I said goodbye to her at the house and then said goodbye to Bill at the airport.
 
 
We hung out with the Freys at the airport, and while we were waiting, Santa and his elves dropped by.  We were amazed by his suit and his helpers. Carolers also came by along with a man on a tall unicycle.
 
 
Last pic with my sis and her kids before we departed. Love them!
 
 
We had a great week with my family!  I wish I could see them more than a couple times a year!

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Trisha said…
We wish we could you two more also!!! Glad we got a few days anyway.
March 5, 2014 at 8:41 PM
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