Friday, January 2, 2009

Christmas Break Festivities

James and I have both had a busy but good Christmas break! We decided to stay in Utah for Christmas this year so we could get on the same Christmas schedule as the rest of James' family. I was relieved not to have to drive to Washington in the snow but I think it might have been more relaxing to go! We have spent most of the break working and driving to Midway when we were not working to hang out with my family. All of James' co-workers left town for the holidays so he has been really busy overseeing their projects and I continually wonder why I decided working retail during the holidays is a good idea. Oh well, we are both grateful that we have jobs!

Don't worry we've been busy having fun too. We got to see my entire family, go sledding, play games, play wii, eat a lot of Nancy's food, and watch quite a few movies. Here are some pictures from all the festivities:

CHRISTMAS DAY

We spent Christmas morning at my parents' house with the Austins. Later we braved the snow and headed down to Provo to meet the rest of my family. I am really sad I didn't get a picture of all the snow. It was ridiculous. I don't think I have every seen that much in such a short period of time.


Knights Spencer and Andrew opened some knight shields. They didn't even need swords they just started attacking each other with the the shields.


James and I sporting our Christmas presents. Don't we look lovely in the morning? We like to call this year the Christmas of Knives. We asked for kitchen knives and we just kept on opening REALLY nice knives! Plus I got James a pocket knife. If you need anything chopped, sliced, or diced you know who to call. Hopefully I keep all my fingers.


Opening presents at Matt's house




My nephews and brother-in-law in their matching Holiday sweaters


Classic Jerry photo. Eyes closed. Mouth open.


Cute little Anna, We haven't seen her for a few months and it is crazy how much she has changed!




SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY

Every year my Mom's side of the family has a party. Apparently this year there was a talent portion but the Joneses missed the boat. We tried some impromptu singing from the grandkids but it didn't go over too well. The highlight of the party was probably when my Aunt Susie came out dressed in my Grandma Winnie's old fur and hat and danced to "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer".


The Jones Family "Jingle Bells" performance. As you can see from the thumbs down in the photo we were not the most popular act. At least they're all so good lookin'.


Aunt Susie in her Grandma Winnie outfit. My mom makes that same face when she dances.


MIDWAY ICE SKATING


Sarah, Andrew, and I decided to take a trip to the Midway ice rink. We had a good time playing tag.


Slowly we are getting back into a normal routine. I think it will be really weird for me not to go back to school on Monday when James goes. Today is the first day I have felt a little bored so I started the job hunt. Hopefully I can find something good...the problem is I have no idea where to look. I found a few okay possibilities today so I guess I better get my act together and send out some resumes.

We hope everyone had happy holidays!

2 comments:

Jessica Simonsen Howard said...

Looks like a really fun time. I am glad you got to see all of your family and be with them for Christmas.

Andrea J said...

2 Things
1. When I cut my finger the dr. giving me stitches said that it is much better to cut yourself w/ a sharp knife - easier to stitch. So there is hope :)
2. I'm so glad somebody got pictures of the Jones parties. I realized that my pictures were terribly skewed to the Clemens side while making my Christmas post.