It's about time...

Sorry, we've been so inactive on the blogs lately. We've read and enjoyed everyone else's Thanksgiving and early Christmas season posts. It's just that it is the final crazy weeks of school. Classes will be wrapped up by the 14th, and then we can relax and enjoy the holidays. Not to say that we haven't been enjoying the season thus far...

We had a great time in New Mexico. It was a LOT of driving, but we really can't complain. Taylor was so well behaved in the car. We were glad to see Jed & Laura & Alli especially, since we had seen everyone else over Labor Day. All of my parent's grandkids have really grown up since we had seen them last. It was fun to tickle Alli and to listen to Gabe talk and talk. Even Hunter had a lot more personality. I hope having everyone all together didn't overwhelm Nicole too much.



The trip wouldn't be complete without making the stop in Salt Lake City to see Grandma Marilyn, & Grandpa and Grandma Whisler. They were certainly glad to see Taylor again! She seemed glad to see them too...





Our beautiful new nativity scene. Mama & Papa (Bob & Maxine) Rhien got this for us this year for Christmas. I don't think they knew that we really wanted a nativity scene - they couldn't have known that this exact one is our favorite.


We finally got our Christmas tree lights and ornaments up tonight during the First Presidency fireside. Don't be fooled by how many Christmas presents there are under the tree... most of them are for Taylor :)


Make sure and check out our blog as well for more pictures of our family in the recent weeks. We hope you all have a very nice holiday season.