Well this was the 2nd annual New Year's celebration with the Jensen's. It seems to be a tradition in the making, or maybe it's just when we can all meet up after the holidays die down a little.
Before I post all the cute pictures, I should admit this was a difficult trip for us. Before we left Maddie came down with a fever (again) and Tyler was going strong on a bad cold. We consulted the family and decided we'd rather all be together and deal with the germs than be missing people. It seems impossible to have a family get-together without someone being sick. That being said, it was sad to have Maddie out of it, and stressful to try to keep from spreading germs. It wasn't the most relaxing vacation, but it was worth it to spend time together.
Maddie and Daddy sacked out on the couch.
Time for the cousin gift exchange! We have 8 crazy kids that can run around now, 1 baby, and another on the way!
Tyler and Ava discovering cars together.
Emrie gave Ella a belated birthday gift as well... a sparkly box of sparkly make-up, the stuff dreams are made of!
My girls were thrilled to get matching outfits for themselves and their new dolls.
Maddie thought it was fun to give baby Jaymison her gift. The oldest grandchild really loves the youngest grandbaby and had a hard time not being able to hold her much!
Surprisingly, it was pretty chilly even in sunny St. George, but Mike and Tyler spent some time outside exploring.
Mike also took the girls out to the jacuzzi while the Grandmas and Moms went to the new Les Mis movie! What a treat for all!
Apparently they were in the water so long that their feet looked like they were about 100 years old.
For New Year's Eve we used our usual tactics to allow the kids some fun, but get them to bed at a reasonable hour! They watched the ball drop on a You Tube video and then banged pots and pans in the back yard.
On New Year's morning we watched the Rose Parade and the kids made a parade of their own with guitar, drum, and ribbon dancers. I love how they came up with it all on their own!
Maddie and Ella got to sleep in G&G's walk in closet, and it became the cousin cave for reading, Polly Pockets, and makeovers.
Of course the kids had to play Just Dance in the Wii, a favorite St. George passtime.
My favorite part of the trip was soaking in that scrumptious baby Jay. She is almost 4 months now and is the sweetest, smiliest, yummiest baby ever! I got her for a couple of wake times and loved to make her squeal and talk. It made me excited for the baby phase again.
We burned off a little steam outside one afternoon. It was nice to be able to play in the sunshine in January before we came back to our own frigid ice land.
The cherry on top was Grandpa's new Christmas gift to share with the grand kids! Since Maddie is oldest she got the first spin in the little red Mercedes. FUN!
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Thanks for documenting this weekend for us all! I am sorry that I didn't give you more of a break. You are such an amazing mother and an example to me!
When everyone left and we stayed that extra day, I can't tell you how lonely it was! I was having that feeling dad talks about that is painfully nastalgic. I don't know why! I love spending time with you guys and miss you already!
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