CHRISTMAS......

Christmas was fun with the kids this year. It was our year to spend Christmas with Boone's family. We had a fun family party at his parents house on Christmas Eve. We had good food, good fun, and a program from the kids. The kids loved opening their presents.

After the Christmas Eve get together, we headed home and put the kids to sleep. Santa had a lot of work to do that night. We could have used some magic, that's for sure! It was worth the effort, because the kids love their new clubhouse/slide/climber. They have played on it every day since they got it.

On Christmas Day we braved the snow storm and went to my sister's house to talk to my nephew who is on a mission in Brazil. It was wonderful to talk to him!

MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR from THE ALLEN FAMILY!

Madison's preschool class put on a fun Christmas program. It was short which made it even better! This is her last year of preschool. Next year she gets to ride the big yellow bus to kindergarten.

I had to throw this picture in. Boone brushes the kids teeth EVERY night and at least one of them gives him trouble. It's usually Easton, and Boone has to hold him down to get them brushed. They may be naughty kids, but by dang their teeth are clean!!

Missing my dad.....

The holiday's are bittersweet. I don't know if it will ever be any different. Anytime you lose someone close to you, there is a part of you that always misses them and just aches. There are so many things to be grateful for and so many reasons to live life to the fullest, and that is what keeps a person going. I am grateful for the family that I do have to celebrate the holiday's with and for the memories I have of those who are no longer here.

Snow!

We had our first "Real" snowstorm, so we headed off to Walmart when Boone got home from work to get the kids some snow gear. We bundled them all up "A Christmas Story" style, and headed outside. Easton slipped on some ice and couldn't get up because of how bundled he was. He just lay there on his back and cried! Too funny! It was dark, but the kids had a blast. We enjoyed some hot chocolate afterwards. It was a good family night!