Well we survived our trip to Idaho, the drive and all. We had so much fun with the family and were sad to leave them behind when it was time to head home. The kids were especially sad to leave they have so much fun with their cousins and love and miss Grandma and Grandpa.
Josh had a great week. He was pretty cranky and tired the first couple of days we were there and then come to find out a new tooth had popped in (tooth number 5). Then he pulled a folding chair on himself and got a lovely bruise on his face. He also got a really bad rash on his cheeks and around his mouth. It was dry and crusty and so painful, he looked miserable and come to find out felt miserable because, yep you guessed it, he had yet another ear infection. So, after he and Jakey and Eden were all on antibiotics for ear infections life was much better. Well at least until he scared us all and fell down the stairs. After that he was so much happier and got a kick out of his cousins. He and Jake were so cute playing together and loved sharing food and germs and all those good things. We went to lunch one day with the girls and kids and he and Jake were next to each other in their highchairs eating. Josh eats, he is truly an Empey. Since he discovered 'real' food he packs it back. Well he packed back all of his food and then noticed Jake wasn't finished so he took all of Jake's food too. Dang he is cute. As for Christmas he wasn't much interested in the presents, but had lots of fun with the boxes and paper.
Brooklynn loved Christmas. She was so pleased with all of her presents and so funny. She is so expressive. She is in Heaven at Grandma's house and plays and plays until she collapses with exhaustion. She and Hannah had so much fun together, she also had fun playing with Tommy who calls her 'Brakey' and Haven. She adores Kenzie and loved the time she spent playing games with her. I would say her favorite present was her Dora Game box and she convinced just about everyone, including Uncle Jason to play with her at least once. She loved playing in the snow and built a itty bitty snow man with Steve. She was very sad when it started to rain and it melted away. We went out to Jason's parents place and she was adorable sledding, she loved it and was in heaven playing in the snow. She also loved the snow machine. Uncle Jason fired up his snow machine while we were out there and took Brookie for a ride she had a perma grin on her face. After one turn she kept asking to go again.
Tyler also had a great time. On the way there he was so excited to play in the snow. We had to go buy him some boots and as soon as they arrived he put on all his gear and headed out. He was so pleased and played until the sun was gone. Tyler loved what Santa brought him and has been playing with his toys non-stop. He and Daddy had a great snow ball fight with Matt, Bailey, and Elijah. He also braved not only riding on the 4-wheeler, but being pulled behind it on a sled. He also loved the snow machine. One other high light was going to Idaho Falls and going on some go-carts. He was so cute and so serious driving his go cart. I have to say I was impressed with his driving skills although he did slam in to the sides a couple of times and get a good whip lash. He and Eli are two peas in a pod and had a great time together with all their star wars stuff.
Alright, I think that about updates us. I too had fun on the go-carts and sledding with the kids. Steve loved leaving work behind and not worrying about anything. He also loved hanging out with his brothers and dad. We miss you all and are definitely suffering from the PVB's. Enjoy the pictures, there are also a few from the couple of weeks before Christmas.
If I didn't give a shout out to Jakey I would be a bad Auntie. Happy 1st Birthday Jake, sorry we missed your bash! We love and miss you.
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darling pictures heather! i am glad you guys had so much fun in Idaho...and i can't believe how big Tyler looks to me. granted i haven't seen him in a year, but he looks so tall!
Looks like you had fun. I miss Christmas in Idaho. Let us know when you go back so we can see each other again.
How fun for you! It looks like a blast! I'm with Shannon. All of a sudden Ty looks so big and of course Brooky and Josh are adorable. I think its the third picture in the montage of Josh...he has the dirtiest little look on his face. It was so cute!
I love this picture of Brooklynn as an angel....you should print that and look at it whenever she is having a tantrum :) My kids were jealous to see all the snow!
Poor Josh- he is always bumping and briusing or has an infection...what a tough dude!
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