'Twas the Day(s) After Christmas

We stayed in Arizona for another 10-ish days after Christmas, and we kept pretty busy. Our whole little family got knocked down a bit by a yucky cold, so we were dealing with some sleep deprivation, but otherwise we had a good time. We got to go bowling twice, (which we don't think we'd ever actually done together) once with friends and once with Jeremy's family. We were able to leave the kids and go down to Mesa with Phil, Sophie, Emily, and Jason and go to the temple, which was definitely a treat, and we celebrated Emily's 20th birthday, as well. Jason and Emily packed up their stuff (with Jeremy helping) and headed to Joseph City for New Years' on their way to move to Rexburg, ID. At that point we relocated to Jeremy's parents' house, and I think that on New Year's Eve we MIGHT have made it to 10:30... sleep deprivation, remember? :) The weather was cold some days, and really nice on others. The kids enjoyed being outside some, especially Reilly. That was a nice change. :)
Jaina, wearing Christmas clothes and playing with Christmas toys.
Reilly being silly with Grandpa.
She LOVED playing the piano while we were there.
Celebrating Emily's birthday.
Celebrating again the next day in Mesa at Macaroni Grill.
Reilly, playing with all sorts of Christmas.
He was being helpful and whipped Grandma's snowmen into shape...er...lines.
Silly Jaina
Bowling with Grandpa. Grandpa was the best at helping him actually hit pins.
At the Thatcher Park.
It was warm enough, we actually had to all take off our jackets!