Monday, January 5, 2009

Christmas Break

Alas, the holidays are over and its back to reality. With Asher's first day back to school and Kevin going back to work, I wont lie, I was a little down in the dumps today. We sure had a fabulous vacation, though:

Christmas Eve we spent with Kevin's family joining us for the traditional fried turkey and viewing of White Christmas. As an added treat Kinsey showed up for a Christmas Eve sleepover. We wrapped presents and watched Christmas Vacation into the wee hours of the morning.






My family came over on Christmas and stayed all day due to the terrible snow storm. It was one cozy Christmas. Excellent fun.


The next few days were filled with

family gatherings


sleepovers


shots (2 months old!)


and late night fun


New Years Eve we spent the night at a cabin with the Nelson family. We had a blast ringing in the new year with fondu and sledding!






The last big event that took place just yesterday was Violet's blessing. She was a perfect angel during the whole prayer.



9 comments:

Jessie said...

Violet is a beauty! I think she looks like Malcolm. I love her little blessing dress.

Looks like a great break! Isn't getting back to reality depressing?

Lacey said...

your little family is so cute! i love the lucky charms as a gift, seriously genius!

THE WITHERS FAMILY said...

WHATEVER! You're family is gorgeous! I've looked at the many pics and I'm at a loss of words!
And how bout that surprise for you on Christmas? Man, I wish!
And Violet looks gorgeous in her little blessing dress! What a special day. And in those pictures of her, I think she looks alot like Malcom!
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YA'LL....only 8 more days!
Did I send you the flight info? =)

marnie said...

Shayna, love,love,love all the pictures. Such a cute family you have!

theolsonfamily said...

I'm jealous of your surprise, only in my dreams! Violet looks adorable! it looks like you had a great Christmas.

Cambry said...

My Christmas pics pretty much stink. Glad to see you got some good ones, as ever.

Sweet Violet. I never get to hold her enough due to my hands being full of rascals.

Devony said...

What fun! Love your hair Shayna!

Melinda said...

What a great surprise!! Violet is so cute. I can't believe she is already 2 months.

Bekah said...

What a fun wrap up of the holidays. Violet is just a doll.