Well, I'm pleased to say that our Christmas season went a little more smoothly than Mac's first trip down the hill, but I'd venture to say that it went just as quickly! Mid-month Trin had her winter dance recital, which went really well. Her class Christmas party shortly followed, and I might add that the party craft was pretty spectacular if I do say so myself. I put together some really cute stocking cut-outs for them to "sew." It's the little things I pride myself on these days, and being room mom happens to be one of them.

Anyway...the season was full of parties both to attend and to host. The kids loved helping me decorate the house and venturing out as a family to pick out the prized Christmas tree.

Christmas eve we ventured over the mountain in white-out conditions (with Spencer commenting on how "man...this is what Christmas is all about") to Grandma and Grandpa's house to spend some time with the Anderson side. Sara and Nate, followed us home for a sleepover of astronomical proportion and to share Christmas morning with us. It was a a flurry of wrapping paper and noise, but sooo much fun!

My parents showed up only a few days after to go house hunting with us and party the new year in. So, by the way, I should mention before the email goes out with yet another change of address for the Clawson family, we ARE looking for houses again. We're planning on flipping a few homes out here to make some sweet mula, so be forewarned!

Speaking of my parents, though, they also got the kids a super cool sled which has been put to good use.

December was dotted with other house guests of various sorts, and we were insanely busy, but we've been having a great time! I really did have every intention of getting an e-card out to everyone, which still may happen, but I hope everyone had a great holiday season. Maybe next year Trin's only Christmas wish will come true...seeing her bestest buddy from Phoenix. Ah hem, ah hem...