Winter Wonderland 2009

Jared and I were able to go back to KC for a long Christmas visit! Unfortunately, Elise had to stay behind :-( She was lovingly cared for by many friends and then spent time in her least favorite place…the kennel. Fortunately, she survived our absence and was extremely happy to see us when we returned!

Our time in KC was split between Jared’s and my family. Christmas Eve was the beginning of our celebrating. We celebrated at my parent’s house with Amy and Paul. We started with breakfast and opened gifts. Much of the morning was then spent playing Jared’s new Mario game on the Wii. Christmas Eve evening, minus Amy and Paul, we went to my grandma’s house where we hung out with more family. Christmas morning we woke up in a winter wonderland! It had snowed all night and continued all day.

12+ inches of snow!

Christmas Eve lunch...Queso!

We braved the cold and rough roads to join Jared’s family for a big Christmas dinner! Jared’s siblings, Jenny and Josh, Jason and Courtney and their son Solomon all made it in town. We spent Christmas evening at Jared’s aunt and uncle’s house with all his extended family. The 26th was when we celebrated Christmas with Jared’s immediate family. We started with gifts….Solomon enjoyed opening his, then moved on to a wonderful dinner, and finally ending in front of the warm fireplace! The remainder of the days were spent relaxing, playing with Solomon, and scrapbooking with the girls!

Jared's cousin John tried to determine the sex of the baby...he predicts a girl!

Lunch with the girls at the Webster House

Brent had to shovel his way to the grill to cook Christmas dinner!

While in town Jared and I were also able to spend time with our friends. I joined my friends for their monthly “girls night” where I announced my baby news! We then joined Jared and his friends on the Plaza. I was also able to have dinner with former co-workers /friends, Karen and Meghan…I miss working with you two! We had a great time! (I'm drinking sprite)



We had a wonderful trip and enjoyed seeing everyone! Thank you to family and friends for such a great visit!