Welcome home from California!
This was one of 5 or 6 snow days this winter.
Good news for some, not for others
Papa came to cheer us up
nothing soothes us quite like Papa's lullabyes!
Ruthie wanted a turn too
mini snowmen
our neighbors' sparkle lights
Papa does the best storytimes... even better without the books!
Christmas party at the Carabello's
Drew not happy with me being on the treadmill
getting our energy out at the church with the Petersons
Braces! We get them free through Comfort Dental, so we gave Ruth the option. I was happy to have a braces buddy, but sad to think of her cute front teeth loosing their flare
nowhere to put braces on this one yet
Christmas morning
Reggie's fort making kit
Ruth's Travel Trailer
Drew's bear
We decided to try the 4 gift rule... something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read. And something from Santa. It was great! Simplicity!
It helped us be more thoughtful with the 4 gifts we gave.
It helped us be more thoughtful with the 4 gifts we gave.
I used that guide for Sloan's gifts too. Thankfully he loved his camping guide to Colorado, new workout briefs, "Inside Out", Where's Waldo (something he needed), and indoor basketball hoop arcade. So romantic, I know.
this guy catching on to reading
It was a sweet, peaceful morning. But it didn't last long because we had flights to catch for Salt Lake to be with Sloan's family. Unfortunately, Sloan, Ruth & Reggie missed their flights because the Frontier Airlines app didn't work for them at security like they needed it to. So they got in the truck and drove!
The Wrights, Killians and Sloan's brothers were there.
Clayne had flown up solo from Mesa because Clayne Sr. had invited his aunt and uncle, brothers and sister to come have a family history night. We got to visit with these sweet older relatives and hear stories about their mutual ancestors.
Drew with his namesake- Sloan's cousin Drew
Clayne's uncle and sister Janae
Minte & Rebecca (a lovely lady & food photographer)
Meanwhile the kids blobbed in the basement - nice skins Reg!
Our 10 year anniversary
We went to P.F. Chang's to reenact one of our more memorable dates there 12 years ago
Every morning in Provo starts at the Smith Fieldhouse
Bball, Volleyball & laps
and watching the BYU men's volleyball team practice - Luke was into it!
Ice cycles and sledding
Ruth needing a creative outlet
Wonderful food and dinner conversations
Our gift for Gpa & Gma was a Robison Reunions photo book of the last 12 years. I had been working on it for several months, sifting through thousands of photos, and gathering stories and excerpts from the family. It was an overwhelming venture, but worth it to see them enjoy it so thoroughly.
Precious Grandpa time
Enriching Grandma time
The kids and I stayed a couple days longer once everyone (including Sloan), went home. Gpa & gma treated us to burgers one night. Fun to have them all to ourselves.
my replacement bed buddy -not exactly an improvement
New Year's Eve - time to head home
Just in time for a fun Sushi-making New Years party at the Tingeys.
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