Christmastime!!!

I thought that since it is March 1, I had better record some of our happenings over the holidays. We were so happy to be able to have everyone home this year after several years with missionaries out. Geoffrey was home from October through Jan. 1, and the girls and their families were all able to come for almost 2 weeks. IT WAS WONDERFUL!!! With the exception of a day or two when we had some stomach flu pass through the house....it was a perfect time. We got hit with two huge snowstorms while people were here but everyone just pitched in and helped with snow removal. Alan got to play outside in the snow and spent countless hours ether in the basement playing with balls or shooting baskets in the driveway. He LOVES balls.

Another beautiful thing that happened just before Christmas was that our Emily got engaged. Her intended just joined the Church in October and they are planning a November, 2011 wedding. We are so happy for them.

Here are some of our fun photos of an amazing family time.

Emily and Jimmie at the temple on the day they got engaged

Our family at the DC Temple

Game night with some old friends

We always act out the Christmas Story on Christmas Eve

THE WHIRLEYGIG!!!!

Waiting on the stairs on Christmas morning

The crew in the family room Christmas morning

Taking down the stockings

Alan sporting daddy's new hat

Rook

Building with Uncle Evan's new marble set

Our cool snow fort

Alan

Evan working hard

Ginny

Look at me, Grandma!

Alan playing with his ball under the dripping icicles

Alan and Aunt Emily

One of Alan's favorite things to do...playing in the water!!

Playing on the swing with Grandma....so much fun for both of us!!