I'm back.

Wow. Has is really been almost 2 months since I last posted? As much as I do love the Christmas season, it was hectic and I felt crazy busy for most of it. In the middle of December I snuck in a pre-vacation to Cardston to spend some time with the Schows and the Halls. Lindsay was up visiting from LA so I had to make sure I got down to C-town to get in some good quality time with her and her fam. You'd think with the plethora of hours I was out at the farm we would have gotten a picture together. But no...all I managed to do was snap picture after picture of the cute kids. Think I'm a little preoccupied? I guess we'll just have to get together again sooner rather than later. It was also so much fun to be there for my niece's birthday and just enjoy the Christmas festivities with all the So-Ab people I love so much. Here's a recap in pictures :)

Jill & Dawna were pretty envious of my gingerbread decorating skills...yeah, I'm the bomb.

Notice how J & DJ are holding their houses in the backround...they probably didn't want you to get a close look at them....haha just kidding you guys. It was so fun! Thanks for including me :)

Cute little Dani turned 4 this year, and we had so much fun watching her open her presents and "sharing" with Levi. Well, at least the tissue paper that is.

Here's Beth & Brenan's little McKay whom I LOVE. This face melts my heart, and this was his classic expression every single day. I probably could have watched him play in that jolly jumper for hours. He is so cute!

Little Wil sure loved Nick and would give him a smile any time. Me on the other hand, had to work MUCH harder to get him to smile for me. Little stinker. It's a good thing he's such a chill little guy, I had so much fun cuddling him.

Paul & Tanya Cahoon are two of my favorite people and every year they throw an amazing Christmas party with delicious HOMEADE chinese food. It is to die for. I just realized that this may have been our last one for a few years since he was just called as a mission president, and starts in June. Sad day (for me. not them.)

A reunion of our old crew! (Minus T & A who I desperately tried to get into the pic as well, but they were too far away. Don't worry though- we don't love them any less than B & E or A & C)

Before Christmas Eve dinner at Grandma Mena's house. I love our real tree!

This is the epitomy of Nick's Mom. She is one of the sweetest people I've ever met, and I love her. Nick's Dad on the other hand is not as sweet as this picture makes him seem ;) But I guess we still love him too ;)

Nick is pretty much the best wrapper ever. Don't you love the coordinating bows? (And the fact that he felt it necessary to double up on them for each gift? Yeah...he should probably go pro.) I love him.

Christmas morning - snuggling in our new pjs before the present opening began!

Nick's Mom would probably kill me if she knew I put this picture on here, but I just love how excited she is in it, and her bedhead is sweet. It also doesn't hurt that Bryan looks kind of creepy peering over the back of the box. haha

Nick and I opening our "big" but little presents. An i phone for him, and a video camera for me/us :)

We usually get together with the Gagnon side of the family on Christmas day in the afternoon, but this year we did it on Boxing day and it was great to see everyone, as usual. All of the men even did the dishes. I mean it - they did 100% of the turkey dinner cleanup! We sure appreciated it!

Uncle Jeff & Nick

These kids got SPOILED! Andy, Jaylin, Vincent & Kyla chillin in the wrapping paper

Kyla, me & Alysha on Boxing day. I got this cute new cardigan for Christmas, and I LOVE it. Bring on the bling

On Dec.27th we headed out to Kimberly, B.C. for a few days of rest and relaxation with the Schow fam. It was just what I needed after a couple weeks of busy, busy busy! All we did was sleep in, play games, watch movies, sit in the hot tub and read. Pure heaven. It was so nice to spend quality time with everyone, and see all 6 grandkids play together. They are at such fun ages right now - I miss them when we have to go months without seeing them! Thanks for treating us to a vacation Mom & Dad!

I love the crisp beauty of the Rocky mountains!

The little boys playing with the race cars! (yep, even Nick)

Now G & G Schow have somewhere to put up pics of their grandkids.
It's so cute - Shane & Jennica made it, I want one now!

Ry taking the kids sledding outside the cabin in Kimberly
Seriously, is this not the cutest picture of Dani you've ever seen? I think so...
Ryan, Shane, Jennica, me & Nick "celebrating" New Year's a day early

Just thought I'd end with a pic of the gorgeous frosted trees in Kimberly, B.C.

Well, I hope you enjoyed my massive, belated holiday post. Next post to come: Prego update!