Christmas 2011

As always, we had a wonderful holiday visiting all our family! It is a whirlwind trying to see everyone, but we enjoy the time spent with family. We began the trip with the Thompson Christmas  - this was the first time for Harper to meet most of the Thompsons. Unfortunately, our little sweetie got her first fever that night  (102.5) and consequently was a bit grouchy. Luckily her fever broke with a single dose of Tylenol and she was quickly feeling much better. Ross and I had a nice time chatting with the adults and I think the parents enjoyed reminiscing about when their kids were Harper's age.

We spent Christmas Eve at Grandpa Kirk's house. Linda had prepared a special activity for us - making Lefsa! Lesfa is a traditional Norwegian flat bread - Ross LOVES to eat it when it's been prepared with butter and sugar (and sometimes a little cinnamon). Linda had worked to find a recipe and the tools for us to make it at home - it was a great way to spend Christmas Eve. That evening we went to church before opening gifts in front of the fire.

Christmas Day was spent back at Grandma Ruth's house. We lounged around in our PJs and had a relaxing day - it was wonderful to have the time to reminisce about all the blessings we have received this year.

A few days later we went to Iowa Falls to celebrate with Grandma Judy. It was a full house and an extra special holiday since it was the first celebration with Harper and Reid in attendance! The older kids were very excited that Santa had dropped off a few extra presents for them at Grandmas house, too.  We are so blessed to have so many people who love us!