christmas 2010

We had a wonderful time in Utah for Christmas this year.  We were only there for a few days but we were able to see almost all of our friends and family while we were there and it was so fun catching up with everyone.  I love the city at Christmas, but there is something about the rush of fighting the crowds at the airport and the anticipation of not knowing if we are actually going to get there that makes going to Utah so special.  And when we finally pull in to Lewiston, I know it was all worth it.  I know I say this all the time, but after being gone for a few years, I truly love Lewiston and I am so grateful I was able to grow up in such a great small town.

As always, our Christmas was filled with a lot of back and forth with families but I am so glad we are able to see everyone at this time of the year.  One night we had a sleepover with Shea and the next day Jason got to experience the joy of making his first gingerbread house.  Shea was a big help; however she was very serious when it came to the gingerbread house and we were warned several times to not even think about eating the candy because it was all for the gingerbread house:)

The finished product (check out Jason's awesome icicles)

It was very entertaining to have Christmas with Shea and Dylan this year.  Of course Shea believes everything you tell her about Santa and the Elf on the Shelf was a big hit with her this year and she was constantly reminding us that the Elf was watching us.  Dylan loved Jason.  He was a little hesitant at first and wondered who the big guy was, but he quickly warmed up to him and soon became his new friend.  Every time, without fail, Dylan saw Jason he would point at him.  We could all walk into the room and Dylan would only point when he saw Jason.  He was fascinated by him and I think Jason was secretly glad he had a new buddy.

Christmas PJ's

Dylan, the macho man

 Dylan pointing at his buddy

Shea performing for us with her new Barbie karaoke machine after several wardrobe and hair changes (note the socks used as gloves)

I didn't get any pictures, but we had some much fun at Jason's grandmas.  Jason's cousins always get the funnest games for Chrismas and this year they brought their Wii and the game Just Dance.  Let's just say there were several dance performances and even a shirtless robot performance by Brent.  Some were okay with being beat by their component and others, not so much (Jodie!)

We were both spoiled for Christmas and we are so grateful for our wonderful families.  I know when we come to visit we expect them to stop what they are doing and entertain us, and it really means a lot and we always feel so loved when we come to visit.

For New Years Eve we went to our friends Scott and MaryLynn's apartment where they have a perfect view of Times Square.  We thought we were going to have to fight the crowds getting to their apartment but we went early enough that we didn't have any problem getting their.  However, on the way home there were no cabs to be had and the buses weren't running so we walked home, along with a million other New Yorkers.  We had so much fun hanging out with Scott and MaryLynn, we made homemade pizzas and played games all night (well the boys did) and even unwound a few rolls of toilet paper on the crowd below:)  Thank you for a fun night!!

View from their window when the ball dropped