A Very Merry and COLD Christmas!

We drove to Utah for Christmas this year and had a wonderful time with family and friends over the Holidays. However, we've really gotten used to our 72 and sunny California days, so the cold Utah winter was a bit hard for us to cope with. Thanks to Old Navy - and Aunt Ber - Tanner got some great warm, snuggly outfits to keep him safe from the cold.

On Christmas morning, we got to video conference with my brother Max-he is serving a mission in Atlanta, Georgia. The video conference allowed him a first-time glimpse of his favorite nephew in action. After a delicious Christmas brunch we opened gifts. Among our gifts were some super special pieces of art created by my talented father.


The sculpture was a gift to Matt, it is a representation of a father and son. The painting is called "The Nativity" and my dad used Tanner and me as the models for this beautiful piece of art. Thanks Dad, we love our new artwork!

After our fun at the Chamberlains, we headed over to the Vandermyde household. Tanner got to hang out with his cousins: Brooklyn, Michael, Preston, and Kailee. He also had some great bonding time with all his uncles and his aunties Annie and Michelle.

Matt's dad got his private pilot's license just before everyone got in to Utah for the Holidays. Matt's parents celebrated their 32nd Wedding Anniversary by taking all of us flying! Matt's dad showed superb piloting skills and Matt is really excited to have his dad join in him in taking over the skies.

While in Utah, we hung out with friends and family

And even got to introduce Tanner to my sweet Uncle Joe.

It was so great to be able to spend Christmas with all our wonderful friends and family in Utah.

Thanks for all the fun!!