After church we walked to a park not too far from the resort.
The kids had a great time in the sand
and on the riding equipment
The adults had a good time visiting.
More fun on the equipment.
More visiting
Collin having breakfast on the day we left.
Say cheese!
The month starts out with Fast Sunday and the First Presidency's Christmas message. We also celebrated Abby's birthday on that day. Happy 5th Birthday to Abby.
Fast Sunday in December
The next big event in December was the Ward Party. This year it was at the Stake Center. WooHoo, we weren't sitting in each others lap.
We had our annual Evans Christmas Party early this year since the Brimley's were going to Utah and have Christmas with their family up there. It was sad not to see Kristen and gang and Spencer and his family.
After eating Flora Specials, which by the way were not as good as last year, we had our program to share our talents.
Jeanine was in charge of the party this year and really out did herself. She is amazing! We ended the evening with a pinata for the kids and fried ice cream. What could be better than food, family, and fun.
We were so glad when Travis and Stephanie and the boys came to town. Stephanie and the boys came early and then Travis came a few days later. We always enjoy their visit and feel that there is just not enough time to get all the visiting we want.
It was fun to get some one on one time with Weston and Collin. They are so fun!
Here is Weston enjoying Matthew's company.
On Monday the 19th, we bit the bullet and had family pictures. It is always an adventure when you are dealing with so many people and especially so many young children whose idea of cooperating is to run all over the park.
Larissa Workman did a good job and for the most part so did the grandchildren.
My beautiful children
My fantastic grandchildren
Everyone came over on Christmas Eve for the traditional festivities. We had ham dinner and
visited.
Aren't the babies so cute?
Trevor singing and playing
Aubrey tells us about the symbols of Christmas
Collin sings Jingle Bells with Dad's help
Sawyer sings
as does Abby.
The M & M Family
Reddin and his girls
We always look forward to the Nativity
The evening ended with the passing out and opening of the pj pants.
Merry Christmas. What a perfectly delightful way to start out Christmas morning than going to church and partake of the Sacrament and worship Chirst.
We got up and opened presents first.
The Neus Family came to church with us and then stayed for breakfast burritos.
Grandpa got a fun inflatable slide for the grandkids.
Spending the morning playing a new game.
Trying out Sawyer's new jump rope. Check out Kayda. It was a beautiful day but I would have at least worn shoes.
Passing out the presents.
Lori came to spend Christmas evening with us.
Are we having fun yet?
Trevor got the chicken!
Pajama Pants Picture!
Good ending to a great day.
The day after Christmas all the adults went to El Rico Dos, a really good Mexican restaurant over by Reddin's house. What a fun time that was and the food was really yummy.
On Friday we went to Sedona. Aubrey was not ready to go when we left because she was trying to get ready to leave to go to BYU-Idaho from there. So she drove her car up later in the evening. Carrie and her family got up to Sedona about the time we did. We checked into our rooms and then went out to eat at Wayne's favorite place to eat, Cafe Jose. Later when Aubs got there she got to go to Burger King. This picture was taken on Saturday right before we took her to Flagstaff to meet up with Courtney and her parents to go to Idaho. Have a fun adventure my sweet daughter!
The weater was beautiful this year and many took advantage of the pool and hot tub.
New Year's Eve at the resort.
Lots of good food, fun hats, noise makers, and sparkling cider made for a great evening.
And Happy Birthday to Liam!
Playing games and waiting for the New Year to come.
Abby couldn't wait for the new year and fireworks in the parking lot.
