~Christmas: Colorado~

This year, we spent the week of Christmas out in Colorado Springs with my side of the family. It was a great trip, a lot of fun, and very relaxing. We hadn't seen Miss Avery since she was 2 weeks old, so it was so much fun playing with her and watching her little personality just blossom. We ate A LOT of good food, way too much actually. Mom was able to spend almost the whole week away from work (including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!), which is the first since she was on maternity leave with my sister 23 years ago! We were able to hit up the mountain one day for some good skiing. We were also able to meet Miss Marie, who is Kari's newest niece. Camber and Jeff (sister and bro-in-law of Josh and Kari) live right around the corner. They were able to celebrate the week with us as well as their 2 adorable kiddos! All in all, it was a fantastic trip. Thanks mom and dad for all of the yummy food and the awesome Christmas gifts. Thanks Josh and Kari (and Avery and Sara!) for opening up your house again and letting us crash there all week. We love you guys and can't wait to see you again soon!
Hands full during an early morning trip to the airport
Visiting with our great friends, Joseph and Karah, and their new home in Denver
My father loves Christmas; can you tell???
Avery was sleeping when we got to Josh and Kari's - got to go wake her up!
Grandpa reading the Bible with Avery
She loves her tongue...it seems to be her fascination right now.
She loves her Uncle Dustin...and the sweet Nike kicks we gave her.
A fun day of skiing at Monarch

With both the babies....Avery Ann and Marie Michelle
Christmas Eve
Love my sisters!
Shepard Family (Camber is Kari's sister)
Keithley Family
All of us (minus mom and dad)
Goofy pajamas...I love that my husband plays along with my family's long-standing goofy traditions!
Regular funny Christmas picture - this year's theme was adult onesie pjs!
And of course, the goofy one!
I just love my little Avery...can't get enough of her!
Cousin Wyatt "holding" Miss Avery...he insisted! :)