A few days before we were scheduled to leave for Arizona, I got the flu. Not Influenza, but it was still pretty icky, with chills and fever, and a cough that I'm still trying to get rid of. And, of course, the day we were supposed to drive home (the 22nd), Jeremy woke up with it. But my amazing husband still drove us 8 hours that day (I helped a tiny bit) and luckily my brother-in-law's family offered to let us stay in their mostly empty house in Joseph City. It's a good thing, because I don't think Jeremy could have driven any more that day!
The morning of the 23rd we slowly made the rest of the trip to Pima, and attended our huge family party that night. My mom said we had over 60 people this year. Completely crazy, but fun to see so many people. It has been nice to hang out with Phil, Sophie, Jason, & Emily, all of whom we don't see often.
Christmas Eve was somewhat busy. I don't remember what we did exactly, except that Santa Claus came to see us! It was so exciting! I was afraid the voice would give it away to the kids, but they couldn't hear past how loudly that red suit was talking to them. Reilly was really rather nervous, and wouldn't open the door when he knew it was Santa knocking. Most of the kids did pretty well and weren't afraid to sit on his lap for pictures and a present, but Justin (Emily and Jason' 15-month-old) was a little uncertain, and Chloe (Jeremy's sister's little girl - 2 1/2) was terrified. We got some cute pictures and video, and hopefully it will be a fun memory for (most of) them!
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| Of course we had to get pics of the cousins (born 10 hrs apart!) |
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| Justin did finally smile at Santa. Who can blame him for being scared of that huge Santa? |
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