Gracie's Birthday in Cheyenne

We wanted to go Cheyenne but we did not have much time because Sidney had to be back for a wedding on the 30th. So we decided to fly so that we could have a little bit more time there. We flew out on the 25th at night. 

Watching all of the cousins having fun together makes the trip all worth it!

Playing Heads Up

The birthday girl!

Celebrating at Casa Bonita :)

Annie is the only one watching! Everyone else is oblivious to the fact that I was taking a picture!

On the way back we stopped by the Ft. Collins Temple

Cake time with the rest of the cousins

It's tradition to go on a hay ride to see the lights.

Always cold!

Our parking garage!

Happy birthday Gracie (2nd party)!

Christmas 2017

We always celebrate Christmas Eve with a candlelight dinner and Guatemalan paches. It just makes is more humble and reverent.

Not a big crowd this year because we are used to the cousins being here but because they all went home for Christmas it was just the regulars.

Family pictures are always a struggle for some reason!

My lovely parents! I'm so blessed to have them close by.

The Christmas Program

just the cutest!

Gift exchanges :)

Christmas morning

Carina's Christmas morning

Although they are older, it's still fun to have them home and to see the excitement!

Buster got a pillow for Christmas and he loves it!

Yay! The whole fam!

The traditional white elephant gift exchange.

Christmas Day Lunch

And it's tradition that we go see a movie in the afternoon. It was kind of eventful getting here. Zildy couldn't find the tickets and when we got there it was a hassle for them to let us in. When we finally got in, someone was in our seats! Ay! It was a fun movie after all.

After the movie we went to the airport to catch a flight to Denver so we could go spend time in Cheyenne with the other side of the family.

Christmas Season

I love the Christmas season! It is always so busy but also so fun to spend time with family and to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with the world. 

Kailee and I got season tickets to Pioneer Theater. In December we got to see Newsies. We got extra tickets for Casey and Gracie so that they could join us this time.

MoTab Christmas Concert with my parents! Casey was there also but he was so nice to drop us off and then go park the car. My mom's eyes are open! Yay!

Gracie whispered to Santa every time this year.

Hayride to see the lights at Layton Park

Savior of the World

I love my eternal family!

We love it when we can spend time with the extended family.

Gracie wanted to take pictures with all of the nativities at Temple Square.

Riding the frontrunner

Best kids ever! Missing one but she's a little busy serving a mission.

Spending time together as a family brings me so much joy!!!

Just loved this!