Home for the Holidays

We had quite a busy holiday season and we are just now recovering from all the hustle and bustle. Right before Benjamin graduated we drove to Salt Lake to see Benjamin’s brother and sister in law who were there from California for a wedding. Benjamin graduated on December 18th and I am so proud of him. Then we came to Rexburg for Christmas, went back to Pocatello a couple times for Benj’s job, and came back for New Years and to see my brother Riley who was home for about 10 days. As soon as all the holidays were over we prepared for another busy week and a half of traveling. We drove to Boise for Benjamin’s interview with University of Washington Medical school.  I went to Provo and auditioned for a New Testament movie that the church is doing. Benj went back and forth from  Pocatello and Rexburg each day so he could be to work in the morning and play his bass for the play Forever Plaid at night. Well, now it is the third week of January and we are just now taking a breather. It was a blast and we are so glad that we had so many fun opportunities and got to spend time with family.  Enjoy some of the pictures from the holiday season.

I know I look kind of scary in this picture, but isn’t my little niece Kalina just priceless? She is so sweet and cute and I am so glad I got to spend some time with her!

We were able to go to a couple of my little brother’s basketball games. This is Benj with my cousin at one of the games.

Nice shot, Joe!

Benjamin and our niece Lila ready to go out and play in the snow.

Christmas Eve at Grandma and Grandpa Andreasen’s.

Benj singing Christmas songs on Christmas Eve.

We spent Christmas Eve at the Andreasen’s. My little brother, sister, Benj, and I all slept in my sister’s room. This is all of us waiting on the stairs for the cue to run down the stairs to see what Santa brought.

Yay! I got a photo light booth!

We gave Joe a couple pounds of Peach Rings.

My dad got a Machete for Christmas. He was pretty excited.

Emily got me this super cute hat and a new whisk. Perfect!

After opening presents at the Andreasen’s, we went over to the Romney house. Pappa Ben is making his traditional Christmas morning omelets. Yum!

Pappa Ben always has the neatest Christmas trees!

This was the board after a major game of Carcassone. And if you have ever played that game, you know that’s one big city on that board. Five different people worked together to make that huge city and we almost didn’t make it. It was intense.

Riley came home on leave from the army bearing presents. We love you Riley!

Mario Kart Tournament!

Fireworks in the backyard on New Year’s Eve.

New Year’s Eve

Winter Wonderland at the Romney’s

Merry Christmas! Happy New Years! Happy Holidays!

Benjamin’s Graduation

We did it! We both finished our bachelor’s degree! I haven’t graduated yet, but I have finished my course work. Benjamin walked on December 18th and I am so proud of him! He got such good grades and has been accepted to 5 medical schools so far. He played a beautiful bass solo at convocation. Way to go Benji!

Benj and some of his friend from school.

Didn’t my father in law create such beautiful flower arrangements for graduation? I think so!

 

Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving with the Andreasen side because Benjamin’s family was in Moscow visiting his sister.

Emily and I passed the time dressing up Missy. You can’t see it very well, but she is wearing a baby dress. We also got her to drink from a toy baby sippy cup.

Emily and I also made fall sugar cookies. I think they turned out pretty good!

There were some pretty tasty pies made by Nikki and me.

Cranberry-Sprite Punch.

Benjamin had to go back early to work and I stayed a few extra days to hang out with my family. Emily and Joseph brought mattresses down into the front room and I slept on the couch. We determined to stay up until midnight so we could literally have a “midnight snack.” We stayed up past midnight talking and watching Iron Chef and Food Feuds.

The midnight snack. :)

Horse Lessons

I went to horse lessons with my little sister Emily. She is such a good rider.