Christmas 2016

We had a lot of fun with family this Christmas! We bounced from thing to thing, and it makes me tired just thinking about it all. 

First, we got together with my sisters to celebrate the Sunday before Christmas. We gathered at the Ashby's house and had fun decorating cookies, eating yummy food, and playing with cousins. 

Marley and her cousin got matching coats, and someone was extra excited. 

In the week before Christmas, we got to spend some time with Jason's sister Heather who flew in from California. We don't get to see her very often, so it was so much fun having her here!

We spent the night at Jason's parents house Friday night and had a Christmas eve breakfast with his mom's side of the family. Uncle Mason flew in the night before, and we were so happy to spend time with him too! 

We headed back home Christmas Eve, and were able to spend Christmas morning at home with just our little family. It was nice and relaxing, and the girls had so much fun opening presents. We were able to skype with my family in California and visit for a bit. 

We got a TON of snow that day, and Jason went out with Marley to shovel the driveway and have some fun.  

It is such a blessing to spend time with family, especially around the holidays. I am so thankful for my Savior and the opportunity we had to celebrate his birth. Because of Him, I can be with my family forever. 

2016 In Review

A picture is worth a thousand words right? So here's a short and sweet recap of our 2016, with some of my favorite pictures! 

Highlights

Jason: Graduated from the University of Utah, spent the summer working an internship in Logan, finished school in December. He is currently applying for jobs while he continues driving buses at the U.

Jen: Survived a summer with Jason gone Monday-Friday, and a final semester where we saw very little of him. We are so happy he is done!! She is currently recovering from Christmas and counting the days till preschool starts again. 

Marley: Turned 3 in February, started preschool in August, took a dance class, and finally gets to start primary! She gave us a few scares this year as she fractured her collar bone and decided to swallow a screw. (Ask her about it, she will proudly tell you: "I pooped a screw!") She is our wild girl, and keeps us on our toes. 

Kenzie: Turned one in March, learned to walk, started going to nursery, and has learned to say so many words! Right now we joke that Kenzie is at "Peak Cuteness." The terrible two's are coming, but for now she is just the sweetest girl who loves to snuggle. 

We had a great year, and can't wait to see what 2017 will bring. 

Check out our review of last year

HERE