Christmas here and there

 Merry Christmas to all and may His life bless you in the New Year!

Earlier this week we petitioned Santa to come early so we could travel to Arizona to be with family.  He was kind enough to accommodate our arrangements.

Christmas at home

Abi was soooooo excited!

I actually have video of everyone Christmas morning but they made me swear that I would NOT post it on my blog.  I'll keep peace and leave it out.  But we had a wonderful day and everyone was happy.  We are so grateful for the many blessings that we've been given.  It was wonderful to have everyone there, in good health and with testimonies.

The next day the 3 oldest kids took off driving to Arizona with the rest of us following a couple of days later on the plane.

By the second leg of the flight, Abi was toast (right after we bought her a movie to watch, figures).  She slept most of the 4 hour flight even though another baby was screaming bloody murder 2 rows behind her.  The almost landed the plane to have the baby checked out cause her scream was so awful.  Thankfully a stewardess just took the baby from the parents and put her to sleep.  I was about to do the same thing but was trapped by the window seat and the objections of my hubby.  He thought I would offend the couple.  In the end, I think they were grateful for the help.

Rachel, Bekah, and Esther shared a row.

My TV showing us flying over the kids driving.   I waved but they say they couldn't see me. Ah!

Christmas in AZ:  Grandma & Grandpa Whitaker liked the family picture book we gave them.

Abi is in princess heaven.  Only one of those is hers.

cousins!

family games are a must!

In Texas, my parents are enjoying the family photo book too.

 May we all remember this coming year that it is because of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of our Savior that we can keep these wonderful relationships we've built throughout the eternities. 

Merry Christmas!!