Home for Christmas - Part 1

On Tuesday, November 30, Miley and I went back to Colorado/Wyoming to spend the month for Christmas.  I usually only go home for about 3 weeks, but this time, Cameron was traveling for the first week and a half of December, so we decided that Miley and I should just head out west a little early since Cam wasn't going to be home anyway.
 
We had an EARLY flight...6:40 am.  I was not super thrilled about this at first, but it ended up working out just fine, and then we had the whole day ahead of us once we got to Colorado.  My mom picked us up in Denver, and we drove to Ft. Collins where Miley and I would spend the next few days with my sister, Gelsey, her son that is Miley's age, Bode, and her newest addition, Cruze, who I had not yet met.  Gelsey's husband was out of town for work, so I was glad to be able to be there to help her with her two kiddos. 

We had a laid back few days...we couldn't really go anywhere because we didn't have a car big enough for 3 car seats, but we were able to have lots of fun at home, and Bode and Miley loved having a 24/7 buddy to play with.  Of course, there were little disagreements here and there, but they still woke up from every nap and every morning asking for the other one.  :)  The kiddos spent lots of time playing in the playroom, running at the park, and watching movies together at night.

Running, jumping, playing, and airplane-watching at the park!

Movie night...How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Getting out some energy in the playroom...races into the ball pit!

On Thursday my parents came down to spend just a few hours with us, so during that time we were able to go to Target, and eat out, so we had a welcome break from the house.

On Friday evening, Kipp got back in town, so Gelsey and I were able to escape once again and go out for frozen yogurt....one of my new favorite things!  By the way, if any of you Minnesotans know of  place like Pinkberry or one of those places, LET ME KNOW!  This pregnant girl could use some.  :)

I mostly just got pictures of the two toddlers playing together, but I assure you that Gelsey and I had some fun and I got in some good snuggles with baby Cruze.  I loved the time that I got to spend with my sister and her kiddos...we definitely got in some good "sister-time" and some good talks!

Don't worry...there's more!