We had the privilege of hosting Izu family Christmas this year.
It is always so nice to spend time with the fam especially when you don't have to cram it into just one night. We had a fun-filled five days!
Friday night Chris & Jill came down to get some quiet time with us and the kids. It was wonderful to hang out since we don't get to see each other as often as we'd like.
Saturday morning everyone else arrived in town:
Uncle Bart & Auntie Joni
Cousin Sara, her husband Colin & their son Conner
Grandma Izu & Grandma Pond
My mom & dad
Since everyone was staying at the Lawrence Welk Resort just down the street, we were able to get tee times on their executive course. So fun!
Seven of us played golf in the beautiful afternoon weather.
(Of course no one caught it on camera!)
That night we had BBQ dinner at our house & just spent time with everyone.
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| "We look more like each other than our mamas!?!" |
Sunday morning we all woke up & went to the San Diego Safari Park.
It wasn't crowded AT ALL!
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| Tiger brothers |
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| Lions (Male not pictured is named Izu!) |
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| Giraffes on the tram |
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| Loving their first time at Safari Park |
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| Snack-time on the tram |
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| Autumn had some snuggle time with Papa |
Sunday we had a relaxing date night out while the GGs and grandparents watched the kiddos.
Monday was Christmas Eve
We just played & cooked all day. I will say the turkey turned out delicious as always (brining a turkey is the way to go). Everyone brought other yummy food and helped make hosting VERY easy. Thanks guys!
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| Christmas jammies on Christmas Eve |
Christmas morning was great! Bennett was excited that Santa came!!!
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| Orange cinnamon rolls for breakfast, of course! |
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| Tearing into Santa's gifts |
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| Getting the last advent calendar stocking |
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| Autumn's first Christmas was a blast! |
The rest of the day was spent relaxing with the family.
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| Cousins |
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| Grandma & Papa with Bennett's Texas cowboy hat |
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| "Look I fit!" |
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| Smile little elf |
It was a fun 5 days full of...
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| CHATTING |
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| INDULGING |
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| LAUGHING |
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| EATING |
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| READING |
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| AND MORE READING |
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| SNUGGLING |
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| OPENING PRESENTS |
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| PLAYING WITH TOYS |
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| AND BEING CRAZY |
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| Merry Christmas 2012! |
