Well we are here down in Glide at John's parents spending Christmas with them..... we almost didn't make it out of Portland with the crazy amount of snow and the absolutely horrible roads- mainly due to the lack of the city actually taking care of them. Long story short- what normally takes us just over 3 hours to get from our house to the Grahams ended up taking 5 hours the first day, an unexpected night in a hotel in Salem and then another 3 hours the next day. It was scary and not fun to do with a 2 year old and a newborn. So that is as far as we are going unfortunately. No California for us this winter. We are just happy to be safe and in a warm home for the holidays. Here's some pictures of the snow at our place:
Christmas was very relaxing and fun this year. Jackson of course had a blast opening presents- he got a radio flyer trike, a fun elephant game that shoots out butterflies to catch, Toy Story 2, cars, a little helicopter and airplane set, clothes and a sweet tunnel tent set and a few other things- he basically scored, thanks in part to 2 sets of grandparents who love to spoil him! He sure is lucky! John and I both got some clothes, a digital photo frame, a pedicure and makeover including some new makeup for me, new bike tires for John, and a gift card to eat our at a nice restaurant which we got to use last night- the Grahams watched the boys for us and it was such a special treat to be able to got out on a date alone and actually take our time to enjoy a whole meal complete with some super yummy desserts! The rest of the time we have been here we have just been relaxing and watching lots of holiday movies! It's been a nice break. We are planning on heading home tuesday as long as the roads are clear enough. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and have a happy New Year! Wish we could be with everyone during the holidays, but it doesn't always work out that way. We love and miss you all!!!
my favorite christmas present this year
6 comments:
I am glad you guys made it safely to Glide...I felt bad when I heard that it took 5 hours to get to Salem?? Oh man!
It looks like you still had a good Christmas!
Love ya guys!
I'm glad you made it safely to Glide. Man, 8 hours for a 3-hour trip is no fun!! Especially with an unexpected night in Salem and 2 little ones. I'm glad you got to spend Christmas with family, though. I still CAN'T WAIT to see and hold little Baron. He is adorable!!
Great pictures and Merry Christmas!
look at you guys, so cute!
looks like chirstmas was good to you! bummer you won't get down here this winter, but we will see you in the summer!
Baron is SO adorable! What cute little bros. Glad you guys made it down there safe!! I can't imagine how stressful that drive must have been. We finally made it to Tualatin and even just that was a little sketchy. The roads up here are fine now though, so you should be okay Tuesday.
Do you guys have plans for New Years Eve or Day? We should do something if you're feeling up to it.
that tricycle is so awesome! the brothers pic. is great! I'm glad you are all safe and sound... we will miss you!
I love the picture of baron under the tree he looks so cute!! Your family picture is very nice great idea on how to get jackson to sit for the picture!!! Cant wait to meet little baron!!! :)
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