Christmas and Catching Up...

So it's been a little while since I last posted--sorry--things have been a bit crazy and I've just slacked off on it, but I'm finally taking the time to upload some new photos and to sit down and actually write something.
First off, Christmas!!! Here's a few more pics of all the fun Christmas decorations...








Christmas was great...we had a family Christmas party out at my sister Jodi's house on Christmas Eve, and had a blast! The kids did the Nativity story (with puppets), we ate dinner, exchanged gifts (we draw family names), the kids did an ornament exchange (each of the kids make ornaments for one another and give them to each other), and we played games, talked, and laughed lots! Then, on Christmas everyone came over to our house and my nieces and nephews opened their presents from my mom, we ate yummy food, and just spent time together! I love Christmas time!

All my nieces and nephews...


Then I had to get some pictures of the "pairs" of nieces and nephews I have (my sisters tend to have their kids at the same time...it's kinda funny and fun!)
(Jodi's oldest boy Jeremy and Janeice's oldest boy Corey are just 4 months apart--April 2000 and Aug. 2000--but I didn't get a picture of them together.)
These three were all born within 9 months...kind of fun having three sisters pregnant at once(Kaleb--Jessica's little boy--was born in Nov.2003, Jace--Jodi's little boy--was born in April 2004, and Ashley--Janeice's little girl--in July 2004)



These two were born just 2 months a part (Jessica's little girl Sammy was born in June 2006 and Jodi's little boy Jon was born in Aug. 2006)...



So Christmas was very fun and full of family!
Since I posted, I've also been busy...graduating with my associate's the beginning of December, starting a new semester this past week, spending some time with friends, I was in the hospital for a few days (but am doing tons better--Priesthood blessings and prayer are amazing!), and just relaxing! I am so grateful for this wonderful time of year--to spend time with family, to celebrate the birth of our Savior, for the Gospel in my life, and for the joy and happiness surrounding us!
I hope you each had a great Christmas, that your new year is going wonderful, and that you're each doing well! :)