Christmas in Arizona 2014

Here are some pictures from just before our trip to Arizona and during our time with the Joynts.  Despite a stomach bug that put poor little Elijah in the hospital on Christmas day and affected 16 of  the 31 family members gathered, the kids had a great trip (the parents are a bit exhausted and need a vacation to recover from their vacation).

Reese posing in front of the tree at our house

 Opening some early gifts from Grandpa Greg & Yelena

Warm weather in Arizona meant many trips to the park = happy kids

 Reese and Grace trading LeapPad secrets

 Soren & Elijah pre-sickness

 The three amigos: Reese, Grace and Asher

 In hindsight, asking them to kiss Grace on the cheek may have not been the smartest move of the week

 The best I could do of all 4 kids

Reading Twas the Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve with Jeff & Michelle

Nana and Charlotte

 Soren and Hunter comparing gifts

 Great Nana and Charlotte

The parachute was a hit