St. George/Oroville

After spending 5 days at the cabin we headed back to St. George. 

The men spent and afternoon out shooting all their guns. Payton was so excited because he got to go with them.

He loved it!!!!

I think this family is beginning to collect too many guns.

We got to go and spend an evening at the Tuacon Theater. We got to watch a live nativity. It was a fun way to really sit back and think about the meaning of Christmas. 

Christmas Morning @ the Hinton home

Santa Baby!

Mckinley still wide awake on Christmas Eve.

The kids opening presents! 

Jacie had the easy job of snuggling with Mckinley

 Christmas morning finally came. The kids were very excited! Payton with his gifts from Santa Clause.

 Mckinley hanging with Jacie still

 Scarlett showing her dad her bubbles.

Scarlett checking out her stuff in the back and Payton telling Josh about his gifts. 

Josh helping Scarlett open her toys 

 Sofia still trying to figure out what she has going on in her pile.

 Josh and Scarlett checking out her princess barbies! She was so excited! 

The excited face.

 Danny and Jacie hanging out before Danny had to head off to work.

 Playing with their toys

 Punching bags are so fun for little boys!

 Princess Sofia!

Lots of gifts to open. These little kids are sure spoiled!!!! 

Christmas was a hit in St. George!!!

We drove home from Utah and Josh went back to work for 3 days. After being home for 3 days we headed up to Oroville to be with Josh's family.

During those 3 days at home we just relaxed. Scarlett decided one day that she thought this was a good outfit. She is such a silly girl!

Mckinley just being the happy little baby that she is.

During our 3 days at home my kids got sick. 

Oroville was a blast like always. We got to spend time with lots of family. Brady even showed the kids his tricks with a yoyo.

We got to meet Megan. She and Joel are engaged. She are so excited to have her in our family soon.

Raymond, Thomas, and Rose all playing around Mckinley.

Sean, Shannon and Brady all ready to go out for New Years Eve. 

These guys couldn't help themselves. They had to get in on the picture taking!

Michael, Jana, Sean, Kevin, Shannon, Brady, and Josh

New Years Eve began with the kids hitting the creepy clown piñata.

As parents we had the bright idea of saying 9pm was midnight. The kids fell for it. 

The cheered, drank their juice and had a blast.

Party!!!!

Cousins having a blast together eating their treats!

Happy New Year!!!!!

Our kids did not make it to midnight. They were each passed out!

A dark picture, but proof that all the kids were passed out.

Cousin making cupcakes together. 

Josh and Scarlett passed out. Our holidays were very busy and a lot of fun!

Utah is our second home

December was a fun month. We spent half the month traveling and visiting with most of our family members. We started the trip in Utah and stayed with my sister for a few days. 

Sofia and Scarlett being silly together. 

Mckinley, Sofia, and Payton playing toys together. 

After being at my sisters house for a few days we headed to a cabin with the rest of my family. We spent the week before christmas there as a family.

Jared and Ashley were the first to get to the cabin after my parents. Jared being the typical goof that he is he thought his 2 wheel car could make the .5 mile drive up the hill in the snow. It did not and he got stuck. This started the crazy worry if the rest of us would make it or no. Let me just say a few things that occurred, many phone conversations, lots of driving back and forth up the hill, no more cars got stuck, and my favorite fighting among spouses. We did all eventually make it that evening and were able to sit down and relax. 

Danny and Jacie. My parents got each of us the amazing hoody sweaters. We love them!

Dawson came out of a room with this on and scared the crap out of us. 

We were only at the cabin for 5 days and 4 nights. I don't think we had enough food. Well we did and we had lots left over to take home. 

Josh and I took the kids into the hot tub. They loved it! It was our first experience in a hot tub while it was snowing. We all loved it.

The christmas tree all decked out.

The kids made little gingerbread houses. They thought it was fun to eat the candy. 

Our beautiful view from the back of the cabin.

Dad shoveling the walk way. It snowed for a full day plus some. It was perfect. 

The kids enjoyed getting bundled up and going out into the snow. 

Ada, Scarlett, Sofia, and Payton

The front view of the cabin. This cabin was amazing! It was perfect for our family.

Payton LOVED the snow the most. This was his first time that he remembers playing in the snow. 

Ada and Payton thought it was fun to have Josh point the snow blower at them. 

They had such a fun time together. 

Husband Josh, Ada, Scarlett, and Payton trying to build a snow man.

The spectators in the house. They said it was too cold outside. 

I had fun playing out in the snow also. 

Snow Angels (Ada)

Payton

Two peas in a pod!

We got a big cardboard house for the kids to color. It was perfect for them.

Each night my parents had planned a little something for us as a family. This night they had antlers for the girls and a santa hat for Payton. We watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It was fun. We also had spiritual moments.

Sofia, Scarlett, Ada, Ashley and Jared

Josh resting with his girls

Our last morning at the cabin we had our christmas day with my family. 

presents, presents and more presents!

It was a huge success and we got to enjoy our traditional christmas morning breakfast. 

Our kids!!!!

Grandma and Grandpa with their grandkids.

The whole family! I sure do love these guys!