Erica's Bridal Shower

During Christmas break, Erica had a bridal shower in Enterprise. Its was so fun for me to meet some ladies in the community, and to see my new aunts and cousins. LaDawna, Latara, and Kenni did such a nice job putting it together.

Kenni was in charge of the front desk where she handed out invitations and had the ladies write down advice for Erica.

LaDawna taking care of the food.

Erica had to put gum in her mouth for every question she didn't answer right.

Christmas 2009

Steve and I spent Christmas with the Pickerings this year. Everyone was able to make it, so it was a full house. It was so wonderful to be with everyone. It was my first Christmas away from my side of the family, but I felt like I was home. Eric and LaDawna have a wonderful home, and I couldn't ask for better in-laws!!!

For Christmas Eve, we ate a yummy dinner and popped Poppers (an English tradition).

Then PJ Elf came (see post below), and Erica and Eric read to us some Christmas stories.

Christmas morning we woke up bright and early so Latara could open presents with us before she went to work. Trace didn't like the thought of waking up until he saw all the present Santa brought him!

That afternoon, we went to Royd and Natalie's house to have Christmas dinner with their family and Grandma Darrington. Later on, we played Rock Band.

We had an amazing Christmas!!! Hope you all did too!

P.J. Elf

P.J. Elf came on Christmas Eve, and what did he leave?

Brian Head

On Christmas Eve, the Pickering siblings and their significant others snowboarded at Brian Head. Latara is working at the resort as an instructor, so we weren't sure if she would have a class or not. Luckily, she got to play with us. There were parts in the day where we splitted up into groups, but we got to snowboard together for a bit. Our noses were red and runny, our fingers and butts were cold, but we all had so much fun!!!

It was Jeremy's first time snowboarding. He caught on quick, and we were all impressed!

Kenni coming down the hill with her cute new headband!

The soon-to-be-married couple, Erica and Nick

Jenny and Jeremy

L-R: Kenni, Jenny, Matt, Latara, and Jeremy

Sand Dunes

For Christmas break, Steve and I went to Enterprise. The Wednesday before Christmas, the Pickerings took all the bikes and four-wheelers out to the sand dunes. It was so fun having everyone there (except Latara b/c she had to work, which was sad). There was a blanket laid out for the kids and those who didn't ride the whole time. Whether if we were riding or playing in the sand with Trace, we all had a blast!!!