We went to Idaho the weekend before Christmas. We hadn't been since Memorial Day weekend, so I was so homesick for my family and the kids were all excited to see their cousins! Jake and Angie were nice enough to host our brood and we had such a great time. The kids played together so well and Kai and Jax were so nice about sharing toys (which must have felt like a tidal wave of kids coming in to take over! Sweet boys!)
There were also some serious games of foosball going on, and only one mishap!
What a peach!
Brian and Elise hosted a party for everyone at their house. We had such a great time! The kids got to open some presents from Grandma, lots of good cousin play time, intro to video games (Austin and Scott would be so addicted!), talents, taffy pulling, and just a great time! It was so nice to be with family again!
Scott and Jax playing an intense game of Guess Who
Kate playing "Jolly Old St. Nicholas"
Taffy pulling
The next morning, Grandma Packer came over to Jake's house to bring the kids their individual presents. She made each grandchild a stuffed animal that she had made.
She also gave each family a train set.
Everyone had fun putting it together.
Grandma and Scott
Everyone on the couch with the stuffed animals Grandma made. Scott, Kai, Austin, Ty, Kate, Jax
On our way out of town, we stopped at Grandma and Grandpa Durtschi's house. The kids had so much fun riding the snow machine with Grandpa. They each got a ride, it's always a party with Grandpa Durtschi!
Austin wanted to go on a fast ride, he loved it!
And when they got home, the kids set up Santa's sleigh with the stuffed animals they had just gotten and a couple of their own. Only 2 more days til Christmas!
We loved seeing everyone, can't wait to go back!
