Christmas in Color

We had such a short time to do Colorado family Christmas activities. It was a balancing act between doing fun things and recovering from the fun things. At the last second I decided we needed one last festivity before the season was over. We went to Christmas in Color out there at WaterWorld. We've been to the one in Utah, but there was so much more room here that the display just kept going and going! 

We took the Bronco so we could take the top off and really enjoy the show.

This is as close to a Christmas card as we're getting this year. Merry Christmas everyone!

 

Christmastime in Logan

Wait, weren't we just in Utah? Yes, we were. Our Christmas trip was really short. We only had a single day to spend in Logan before heading back to Colorado. We decided to spend the day enjoying downtown looking at the gingerbread houses and candy displays.

While we were out and about we found the Giving Machines. I love hearing what my kids choose to donate because it gives me a little glimpse into what they think is important in this world.

Festive displays were set up all over the city.

Even in Anderson's Feed where we found a Christmas wonderland.

I don't remember seeing the jellybean creations before but there were some fabulous ones!

Fun Main Street moments.

We swung by Swig's on our way out of town. Farewell Logan and Merry Christmas!

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa was great this year. It felt calmer than usual and was really enjoyable. I always look forward to what my kids are going to ask Santa for Christmas. This year especially as there was zero time for Santa to adjust his delivery plans. 

Daxton asked for an electric scooter. 

Kelton asked for a nerf gun. 

McKenzie was hoping Santa could find her a boyfriend. 

And Cambrie did everything she could to avoid sitting on Santa's lap. 

In all fairness, they are all getting big enough that Santa's lap is looking a little small these days.

Waiting patiently for the littles to make their way up. We found a fun game to keep us occupied though, seeing which kid made the most ridiculous face while waiting for their picture to be taken. It was great fun.

Later that evening we opened presents with the Rogers clan. Now that Cambrie is in college she doesn't need much stuff (her dorm is too small for that), she needs cash. It isn't nearly as exciting shopping for cash, but she is pretty happy about it.

Kelton is entering an F1 and D&D era. Kenzie might steal his new shirt. Meanwhile the rest of us better hold on as he recruits us to participate in the campaigns he is going to start designing.

Space Legos. He will never have enough.

Pretty rings for a pretty girl!

Thanks for hosting us for a fun family weekend! Although Cambrie is totally over this whole traveling thing. It's a lot of work to get from Indiana to Colorado to Utah and back!

Walk-through Nativity

The tradition is the same even though the faces keep changing. At the Nativity this year McKenzie was in the angel bell choir. 

And Kelton was a shepherd. It's amazing how much they grow up while they are in YM and YW. I love watching it happen.

Fun on the sidelines-USU vs Boise St.

The best part of Thanksgiving break for me was having the chance to go to a USU football game. Dave Mecham reached out to Jeremy and asked if he wanted to be a ball boy during the Boise St. game. Jeremy jumped at the opportunity and it was the perfect excuse for us all to go enjoy ourselves. The weather was supposed to be chilly, but not awful, so we packed cozy clothes and settled in to enjoy the game. For the first part of the game I admit that I watched for Jeremy almost more than I watched the game. It was so fun seeing him on the sidelines rubbing shoulders with the players and coaches. 

I think I surprised/scared/worried the kids when I joined the crowd in every game day cheer and chant. By the end of the first half I had the kids singing along to the Scotsman, cheering for first downs, and waving their hands in the air. I was absolutely loving life. 

Smile my future Aggies! (hopefully)

Beautiful sunset!

Utah State made such a good showing. Boise St. is good and we had a chance to win right up until the end when we had a couple of bad 4th down calls. Add that to the rain that decided to spring upon us and the fourth quarter wasn't nearly as enjoyable as the first three. But I still don't regret a single moment of it. Go Aggies!

Thanksgiving in South Jordan

We spent the middle of the week down in South Jordan.

The girls hanging out while the boys are running wild at the Kings.

Going out to watch "Wicked for Good"

Playing pickleball at the church.

Or not playing pickleball at the church!

Loving having Cambrie home for the week. That was an unexpected surprise and we were all very excited about it.

Exploring the King's neighborhood and enjoying the sunshine.

Pre Thanksgiving doodle time.

Post Thanksgiving feast football chill time.