Christmas Recap

Minnesota has a bad rep for her cold winters.  When I told friends where I was headed for Christmas, the concern fell over their faces and their first question was "why?"  In reality, Minnesota really isn't all that bad.  Yes, it can be cold, and yes it can snow quite a bit...but where else might you see this?

West Farm 2012

Okay, so today happens to be 14 below 0...so perhaps I spoke too soon about it not being unbearable.  But we definitely had days where we got to venture outside...

Uncle Alan taking Kelton for a tractor ride

But some of my favorite memories were made inside in the warm, cozy house.  It's a treat to watch Holly be a Mom.  She's an incredible Mamma.

Course, it isn't hard to love someone so sweet...

Kelton watching the birds

 The five of us went out for a nice dinner, giving Holly and Kent a break from parenthood while Tom and Diane babysat.  It was fun to get dressed up and eat a yummy dinner by the fire.

 Family photos on a day when it's in the teens is a tad bit adventurous...no one can say we're boring.

Did I mention I'm in love with this little man?

And Kelton is in love with Hutch

 This Christmas vacation was filled with many new memories.  Loved every minute of it.