Five.Three Years

 5.3 Years Old

• This year was a bit different. We got to be in Utah for actual Christmas. This was our first time making the longer drive to Utah. You all watched a lot of movies and ate plenty of snacks. We stopped first in Brigham City and slept at Grandma's. It was nice to have a slow morning and breakfast with them. We then buzzed on south to visit our friends, the Barbers. We got to see the house they are building, eat yummy sandwiches at the gas station (where each of you were bold enough to ask for free popcorn), and end up at the trampoline park in Provo. They have two boys around your age. You still are not the best with playing with boys so you kept running back to us between playing.  Afterwards, we headed out to the Cowles. We introduced them to Happy Birthday Jesus and spent hours in their hot tub. The next day, we got ready for church and met up with Stinky Face's family for church. The weather was awesome in Springville. After church, we walked to a park and played fetch with Boba. McKay was home for the weekend, and all the older boys were so nice playing legos with you all. The next morning, Josh took our family skiing at Sun Dance. The snow was horrible, but that didn't stop us. He wears is bright BYU jacket, so it is easy for all of us to follow him. He is so good about making it fun for you kids. After skiing, we said goodbye to Utah County and headed back north to Grandma's house.
• Grandma was so excited to have you kids to be there on Christmas. She pulled out all her sugar cookies for you kids to decorate. Christmas Eve, we watched a movie, had steak and chocolate milk for dinner, and reenacted the Nativity (you were an angel). We hunted for the star, where you found kitty pjs. It was hard to fall asleep, but you all slept in the same room together and eventually fell asleep. Sam was the first up in the morning. He turned on the TV and we watched a christmas movie downstairs while we waited for everyone to get up. You all ran upstairs to find your stockings. This year, Santa gave you a a vespa for your doll and a bunny with a hutch for the dolls. You loved the bunny. Of course the candy in your stocking did not last long. You and Millie gave each other the ear muffs that you really wanted from Target. Mark and Kami were there and they loved seeing all your reactions. The big hit of a present was that Dad and I gave you a pink scooter. You were so excited to try it out in Grandma's kitchen. It looks like it will take you a bit to get use to, but it should be good. More cousins came over for dinner that night. It was a full house. We finished the week with a family party at the church and swapping gifts. 
• We made it home before New Years. We hosted a big Price Family New Years party with Hawaiian food, Just Dance on the Switch, and games. We popped out confetti at 9pm. 
• We had almost a week at home before you all went back to school. We sent to Silver Creek Falls, played with the new toys, hang out with cousins a lot, and watched a lot of movies. It was so nice to relax.
• Winter was been foggy and a bit wet, and a lot cloudy. We had a free Saturday, so we took Maddy and Hadley to the pool for fun. It was our first time. You loved the slide. We ended with getting ice cream cones from A&W. I love these slower Saturdays. 
• We were able to make it to the Gilbert House with Grandma. Your favorite room this time with the Vet room. Grandma was such a good patient with all her different pets. You took good care of them, though you loved working that front desk. We also got away to OMSI. They were having their bug art exhibit. It was really beautiful. It has been so fun sharing my childhood memories and favorite places with you all. The science room was a hug hit.