Christmas Time

Yes, I know it's the middle of February. Better late than never, right?

This year we spent Christmas with my family tucked away at a cabin in Ogden canyon. It was absolutely perfect. It was a long first semester of medical school for Robert, and both Calvin and I were in need of some Robert time. 

We flew down to Vegas a few days after Robert finished up his finals and spend a week with the Davis'. It was a lot of fun to be down in Vegas with family! I didn't get tons a pictures, but we did get to go to Kristi's Winter orchestra concert. Calvin loved it.

Calvin wouldn't stop staring ay my dad like this. It was hi.lairous. 

A week later we were at the cabin! It was complete with Christmas Eve Palooza (dinner around the world), matching pajamas, snow, Chopped Challenges, games, and just all around wonderful festivities. 

Robert and I were in charge of the Chopped Challenge this year. It was so. much.fun! For breakfast it was Melissa vs Natalie (and a parter of their choice). I wish I got better pictures of the food, but I didn't. Sorry to whomever is reading this.

Calvin loved the madness of the chopped kitchen.

For lunch it was Micah (mom and Caleb) vs. Collette (Justin).

Dessert it was Me (Robert)  vs. Layne (dad)

On Christmas Eve I came down with the flu and missed out on Palooza. I made Spanakopita, Robert made Crepes, there was also sweet potato hummus, potato soup, and a few other things but I don't know what (I was in my room for most of the evening).

 I came out for the post dinner festivities since I was feeling a little better. We opened pajamas, tried to get a picture of all the grandsons, which was obviously a raging success:

Men folk in their NASA and Siracha gear:

 And the women folk in their LOFT PJ's (good job, ma!)

After PJ's and the little ones were down Collette & Justin led us in a round of Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me which was epic, and then for our always wonderful White Elephant party (which I was back in bed sick for :/).

T'was a wonderful Christmas!