Wednesday, December 31, 2008

A wonderful Christmas here in Spokane!

We had all the family home for Christmas for the first time since 2005! We had such a good time, even though we spent at least half our time shoveling snow. We played together, some skied, pretended for a day it was summer at the indoor water par, ate lots of yummy food, and laughed and laughed. A truly wonderful time to be together and to count our blessings. We hope it was wonderful for all of you too!

Chloe's excitement

Uncle Luke had put a train around the Christmas tree, and Chloe's reaction was priceless. Oh to be so excited!

Christmas Eve and Morning 2008

Maggie enjoying Christmas Dinner, Megan and Mary smile for the camera!



Maggie checking out her stocking to see what else Santa brought! Ladd and Katie smiling for the camera, and unwrapping the unique gift from Luke (tied up with rope)








Miles and Maggie listening to a story




Marsha, Katie and Deanne on Christmas Eve.




Granma Mellor and Jennilyn!










More snow on top of more snow!

Maggie found her spot and Papa and Grandma make a Chloe sandwich!

Amid the constant snowstorms which dumped 60 inches of snow in two weeks, we found time to play at the gym(mostly to get out of the snow) and had a fun time!


Ladd and Chloe





here are a few pictures of Deanne, Katie and Luke shoveling (or playing) on the roof.




The Birthay Boy and bash at the indoor water park!




On Luke's birthday, we spent the day at the indoor water park in Hayden, enjoying the warmth while a blizzard raged outside. Then we had a party that evening for the birthday boy and his Mom!