Wrapping up December

It's seems so strange that not only has another month gone by, but an entire year is at its end! Our December has been a crazy whirlwind- selling our house, Jared finishing up his first semester of his PhD program, saying goodbye to our old Ward, packing up our entire house, and then driving to Texas for Christmas. Sometimes I wonder how it all got done- but it did and (for the most part) it has been awesome! Here are just a few memories that we don't want to forget- hope you enjoy!

Tori was so excited that she finally got to wear this outfit from Aunt Anna! (It has been sitting in her closet since June!) We just had to send a picture to Anna- so love the pose she picked!!!

We needed an updated family picture for a Christmas gift for Alec (who is on his mission in France) and ended up having a few minutes one morning to get it done. We set the timer on our camera and hoped for the best. This was our first Christmas miracle this year!!!

Tori and Garrett love jumping and running!

Any play date that ends with watching a fun show while eating a big pretzel is just fantastic!!! (Thanks Hemmerts!)

It's amazing how simple games bring such joy and delight!

Garrett is one laid back dude when it comes to lunch time!

Of course the bathtub is a great place to play and brush your teeth!

We played with these blocks a ton in Texas! (And I love that Tori is all dressed up in her fairy princess stuff!)

I have two very handsome boys!!!

Nap time at Grandma and Grandpa's house is the best! You get all covered up in Uncle Derek's cozy blanket!

And there is plenty of room...

...on each end of the couch! Perfect!!!

2013- you have been a year full of many ups and downs. We have gone through some pretty stressful things, but have become stronger and closer to each other because of them! We can't wait to see what 2014 has in store for us!!!