But first, we celebrated our own little Christmas at our home. Steve gave me a very soft pink robe and I got him a key chain that says BYU dad and a picture collage of when Joshua was born.
Joshua enjoyed the present that my visiting teaching companion, Lila, gave to him. It is a ball that glows and rolls around the floor. He can't quite chase it yet, but I'm sure it will be lots of fun in the near future.
Joshua was a great little traveller. As soon as we could get him to stop looking at everything, he would go right to sleep. He had some great naps in the Denver airport at our layovers there and back.
At home, he had many people to spoil him and make him happy. He got so used to people holding him that he forgot that we don't usually hold him all day everyday. It was a fun transition when we got back home!
Great Grandpa Nufer sure loves his grandkids!
Grandma Nufer time!
Grandpa Nufer time!
While we were there, I got to see my former roommate, Tasha Priddy. It was fun to catch up!
We also got to see some of my best friends--Monica and Mallory Morse. We had a lot of fun just sitting and talking. By the way, Mal is officially engaged now! I am absolutely thrilled with the wonderful things they are doing with their lives! Monica is doing Teach for America in Florida and Mallory will be doing the same when she graduates in April. They are wonderful girls and they make me happy!
Josh sure loved being all snuggled up in his grandma's arms!
I got to bond with Ben. It was hard to get to know him when there were so many relatives around, but we finally got the chance to be with the Coons' family one-on-one. It was so fun!
Josh zonked on the planes home!
Trip details:
Monday Dec 21--fly home and get met by the Nufers in the Columbus airport
Tuesday Dec 22--shopping for food with mom, the Coons came to play, BYU Vegas Bowl game!
Wed Dec 23--Fairborn trip--showed Steve my stomping ground, visited with the Hancock family, went to Young's Dairy for ice cream, cooked dinner for the Nufers, went carolling to our neighbors
Thur Dec 24--briefly talked to Scott in Brazil, searched for dad's missing cell phone, wrapped presents, enjoyed a wonderful dinner with Laura and Chris's family, performed the Nativity, drove around looking at lights, didn't get enough sleep because of excitement!
Fri Dec 25--carolled our parents awake, stocking opening, waffle breakfast, presents, games with the Coons, talked with Scott on his mission, movie at the Coons, Kev and Kristen came
Sat Dec 26--JCPenney outlet, visit with the Morses (secretly found out when Tyler would be proposing!), Karen and Zac came!, more carolling
Sunday Dec 27--mostly church and being with family
Monday Dec 28--see Princess and the Frog with family, Chipotle run, games with Coons
Tues Dec 29--date to the German village with Laura and Chris
Wed Dec 30--bowling with the Nufers, visit with Tasha, New Years Eve celebration with Chinese food, packing
Thur Dec 31--no sleep, exhausting travel, buy books at bookstore, real NYE celebration--bed before 10:30p
It was a wonderful trip and we were so happy to have seen all of you! Sorry there is kind of a lack of pictures. For someone who must have her camera with her, I sure don't take all that many pictures!
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