To start the month off, Mitchell got his drivers license! Crazy I know. He is happy to have some freedom and his parents are nervous every time he leaves the house! I have a hard time falling back to sleep when he leaves for seminary. He needs to get a job fast or he will be parking the car soon. He has to pay for his own gas. So, if you know of any jobs out there, let us know!
This is the day his official license came in the mail!
LAS VEGAS BOWL
We were lucky enough to get tickets to the BYU bowl game.
It was a great game and we were happy to see BYU beat Oregon State 44-20.
The only draw back to the game was that it was FREEZING!!!!!
We bundled up and sat close together and enjoyed the game.
We sat by the Jarmans and the Leavitts, but I didn't get a picture of the Leavitts, sorry Elizabeth!
Ashley and I...
Our niece Kathryn is in the BYU marching band, so we got to see her at the game.
They did a great job at half-time.
Go Cougars!!
John and I trying to stay warm!
Christmas Eve
It has become a tradition to go to our dear friends, the Lords for Christmas Eve dinner. Keri makes a delicious meal! and the table is set so pretty! She always have poppers at the table and we all get a crown inside and a little toy. So fun! We love this tradition.
Dishing up...
Yum Yum
John must have food in his mouth... sorry honey, it's the only picture of you.
Keri and Nick
Tanner and his prize...
We realized that none of the kids had ever seen It's a Wonderful Life! So we sat down and watched it. You would have thought we were torturing them... I guess they aren't mature enough for it yet, or they were just too anxious for Christmas morning???
I can't tell you how many times they asked how much time was left.
Christmas Day
Mitchell got tickets to go see the Bears game with his dad! He was so happy!
Tanner being goofy!
Scott and Jenn posing for my new camera...
The sister missionaries, Scott, Jenn, Afton, Joanna (Jenn's mom), Chris (Jenns Brother), his wife Stephanie and their two boys came over for Christmas dinner. It was fun to have a house full! We had a turkey dinner, watched Ashley open her birthday presents and had yummy dessert!
Sister Johnson, Sister Rumler, Joanna and Tanner hanging out...
Ashley got a new phone! Happy day!
Christmas Train
John and Mitch in Chicago for Monday night football!
John and Mitchell stayed at his sister Annette's house for the game. She lives about an hour north of the city. They had a great time playing with the kids and catching up with them. His mom was out there visiting, so that was a bonus to see her!
Ammon and Everett being boys!
Playing games...
Annette and John
You can't go to Chicago with out getting the best pizza in the world! I am so jealous!
Their tickets were in the NBC Suite! All the food you wanted! They were in heaven!
Happy boys!!
Mitchell taking advantage of the free food!
Go Bears!! They beat the Vikings in overtime!! It was a very exciting game!!
Kevin home from his mission
We drove up to Utah on New Years Eve to see my nephew Kevin return from his mission in Chile. He was so cute! My sister planned a big welcome home party at my brothers showroom up in Heber. There are all sorts of fun things to do there. I'm glad we were able to go!
My cousin Julia with Kevin...
The best part of Christmas was having Ashley home! It was hard to drop her
back off at BYU on Sunday! I miss her already!
Grandma and Angela
Cindy and Ashley
Strong Mitchell!
Todd got a new Jumping Castle in the warehouse! It kept the kids busy all night!!
Watching some of Kevin's mission pictures in the theatre room.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Crazy Todd and his sweet wife Sharolyn.
We went sledding on New Years day. The kids had a blast!
The weather was great and the snow was so fun!
Ashley and Charity
Mitchell about to wipe out!
Speedy Tanner!
Mitchell gets some air on the jump!
Ashley and Emily.. The girls LOVE Ashley!
Yes, that blue streak is from my new jeans! I slid right off the back of the little sled.
John hits the jump!
Wipe out!! Todd trying to hang on...
Beautiful sights on our way out of town...
I couldn't believe that we saw a Bald Eagle in Lehi!
Well, that's a pretty good glimpse of our Christmas season this year. We loved being around family and friends to celebrate the birth of our Savior. We love him so much! 
3 comments:
Wow! It looks like the Barnes family had a fabulous December. I love all the pictures and updates. You guys are the best!!!
Love You!
Wow, what a great entry! No wonder I haven't seen much of you lately. It has been a busy but wonderful month. We will have to catch up soon. Luvya!
i loved catching up on your december posts! fun traditions, and a really great month, it looked like! happy new year to you and yours!
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