Our Holiday Break in snap shots!
Kelly and J.J. built little forts and had a snowball fight.
This is Emily and David on her birthday. David took her to dinner then Kelly made a yummy peppermint cake and took her to a comedy show.
We were privileged to see Santa Clause with JJ, Ryan, and Chase. It is always fun to experience Christmas with children. It is so magical to them, and it made it more so for us.
The highlight of Christmas Eve was the visit from President Monson to my Great Grandmother and Grandparents. I loved watching him interact in a personal familiar setting. He is a wonderful example to follow because he loves others as our Savior does.
Christmas morning Kelly and I were so tired we could barely unload our stockings ;)
We were also lucky enough to spend time with Mom and Dad this season. Not only did we taxi them around but we spent quality time together showing our love with Christmas gifts.
At the end of the day on Christmas, we sledded down the hills in the park behind Grandma and Grandpa Sperry's house. Though it is blurry, I like this picture because it represents the velocity of racing down the slopes. Kelly loved the darkness lit up by Christmas lights and the reflection off the snow.
The day before we went to the airport on the 27th, we stayed a night with Jenny and helped paint and set up some wall- mounted TVs.
Dinner at the Hart residence is always fun, until the left overs are dumped on my plate to finish there on the spot.... just kidding.
Three years ago Washington Rock (Kelly's father's company) sold rock to Seattle which was transported by barge then dropped in the water to secure the foundation of the Seattle Sculpture Park. Most of it is under the water but we still enjoyed visiting the park.
This is the side of mom and dad's house. Kelly liked to look of the stones in the snow so much she captured it in an image.
We made pizza and watched the movie about President Hinckley for New Years with Mom and Dad then returned to watch the Spaceneedle with Kelly's family.
Just enough snow fell the day before we left to make Mom a snowman which she hopes for each winter. She was so excited that she kept her vintage snowman kit by the door, which had real coal and huge mittens and hat for a snowman. It was fun building him and even more fun to see that it made Mom happy.
Dear Uncle Jordan,
ReplyDeleteThis is Lily. I like the snowman you made at Grandma and Grandpa's house. But I have a question. What is that thing in his mouth? I think it's a whistle. It is, isn't it?
I love you. I miss you.
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I love your pictures! It's fun to see what you did in Washington while we were missing you two! See you soon!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments. Lily, to answer your question, that thing in his mouth is a pipe, it used to be a tradition to give a snowman a pipe made out of an old corn on the cob. But I like the idea that it is a whistle way more, Thanks. We love you.
ReplyDeleteHi Jordan! It was fun to read about you and Kelly. Wow! That is so neat that Pres. Monson came to your great grandma's. Take care! Nikki
ReplyDeleteSuch fun times! I love the pic of you two on Christmas morning. Gee you must have been up late the night before. Kelly had a good eye for the photo of the stones in the snow. They looked cool. You guys were sweet to help Jen so much. You two are great! I miss you.
ReplyDeleteJordy, I just found these pictures. We all did have such a wonderful Christmas holiday together. You forgot to mention that you and Kelly surprised me with that jolly snowman... I didn't even know you were out there bringing Frosty to life until I happened to look out the window. I love that picture of our stepping stones in the snow. You did such an awesome job laying them for us! THANKS... Love you both
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