This is a big post. So if you are not interested in reading the whole thing I bolded and * my favorite parts.
Christmas came and went so fast that it's hard to believe that it even happened. Luckily we had an amazing Christmas with my family this year, and that defiantly helps the realization that the whole experience really did happen.
Lets take it one step at a time....
MY BIRTHDAY 12/23/2010
It all started on a beautiful sunny day in Texas, when I woke up and thought "ITS MY BIRTHDAY AND I AM @$!!!" I love my birthdays.
Dan took Ranger out for his morning routine and come back with a birthday card from Ranger. IT WAS ADORABLE! We then finished packing and headed to the airport but first..
*I came out to the car and the whole inside was decorated with balloons, confetti, and streamers! I LOVED IT!!!! Then every time we hit a major city on our drive to Dallas Dan gave me a birthday gift. I admit it was the best drive to Dallas I ave ever had. I WAS SPOILED!
We flew from Dallas, and I thought it was going to be way stressful with a lot of people, but the airport was empty. We were checked in and through security within 20 minutes. It was awesome.
*We flew with Ranger.... Need I say more?
Poor little thing was put in a tiny little bag and had to stay at the bottom of my feet the whole time. It was a very stressful day for him.
We took him out at Denver and started walking around. We were both busy looking at the screens and trying to figure out our next connection when we looked down and Range left a nice little present for us. :) DAN WAS MORTIFIED, I LAUGHED HYSTERICALLY!
It felt so good to see snow again flying into Idaho Falls. We walked off the plane and my sister (MEGS) and my parents were there with balloons and very happy faces. I love that feeling of seeing my family after being gone.
Ranger hated the snow. He tipped over again, and again trying to not get his little paws wet. It was very entertaining to watch him walk around like a prissy little girl.
When we got home we settled in and my other sister (MICH) and her family got to the house. We ordered Fongs (WHAT ELSE) and had a great birthday celebration.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!
CHRISTMAS EVER 12/24/2010
Christmas Eve was full of Christmas Eve festivities!
We shopped a little, cooked, and played out in the snow.
I have missed the snow so much and it felt good to be outside in such crisp air.
*We hooked a tube and sled to the snow machine, and rode around. We also took rides out in the field and just cruised around. It seriously felt like the old days! The kids had a blast and no one wanted to go in, but it was time for the festive Christmas Eve dinner.
I don't know what it is but Christmas Eve dinner is the best dinner out of thee entire year! The food is always perfect, people are just happy, and everything is amazing.
*MY MOM IS THE BEST COOK!!
Christmas Eve was full of food, games and the opening of Christmas Eve pajamas.
All of Christmas Day gets to be bolded
*Christmas morning was hectic, and super fun with my nieces and nephews.
The day always goes by so fast, there is just no time to stop.
My dad got a Red Wii for Christmas, so we pretty much played that, played millions of games and ATE, ATE, ATE!!
We went snow machining some more, and just played all day.
Dad had to wear a pickle mustache for one whole turn
I had to act like a cat, and drink out of a bowl
Megan had to switch socks with Michael.... NOT PRETTY!
BOXING DAY (CANADIAN) 12/26/2010
* We did go out to a field and we attempted shooting some guns, my brother and brother in law who think they are invincible got stuck, and so we spent most of the time digging them out. When I say we I mean them (Dan, Mikey, and Cam) the girls just watched....and laughed
my oldest sister (Brooke) came down with her family, so everyone was home! it was so chaotic, but I wouldn't have wanted it any other way!!
GOING HOME DAY 12/27/2010
Flights were delayed everywhere.
Our flight from Idaho Falls was delayed 45 minutes. When we landed in Arizona, WE LITERALLY HAD 5 MINUTES TO RUN A MILE! Our connecting flight was clear across the airport. To this day we still can't believe that we made that flight.
When we get home, we headed to the car and Dan's unlock button wasn't working, we thought thats weird, then mine wouldn't work either. come to find out OUR CAR WAS DEAD!
I admit it was me who left the over head light on, but lucky for me I have a very patient husband who laughed and solved the problem! Thanks Dan!
WOW! I made it to the end. I told you there was a lot to read, but it was worth writing it all down!
2 comments:
This post makes me sad and laugh all at once. It was so fun to see and be all together. Love you
I love reading the Mendenhall girls posts...they always put a smile on my face! Your family ROCKS...and I love how you always make time for each other and have so much fun when you're together. We sure do love ya and hopefully will see you this summer at the reunion!
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