Chandler Fam

Chandler Fam

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Christmas Break and New Years

The day after Christmas we got to spend a little time with Richelle and Harpreet. My boys think it's pretty cool my sister is dating a man who's accent sounds like Harry Potter!
 Story time with Grandma is the best!  Wesley kept asking for more.
 Caleb put on quite the show for us.  He was acting out scenes from Hook.
 I met Lauren at her work and got a new do!  I haven't done much color in my life (since I went red to play the part of Annie) so it's been fun to let Lauren show me the possibilities.
 
The next day we had family pics for Aaron's family.  This was the first sample the photographer sent and I have to say I am seriously impressed.  Somehow we got all those kids to look somewhat happy.  Amazing!  So grateful to be part of such a wonderful family.

 Grandpa is always pulling out games for the little ones.
 We came home for a couple days and the games continued.  We got Chess and Checkers for Christmas and Dillon is loving it!
Back to Twin Falls for New Years Eve. 
 We went to Guthries for dinner.  Always so fun to see them.  Growing up, we always celebrated Christmas Eve with their family.
 Bevans too.
 At midnight Harpreet proposed to Richelle!!
 Unfortunately we had headed back to my parents' house to put kids down so we missed the big moment.
 We welcomed in the new year pretty quietly with our double brother/sister.
New Years Day was pretty low key, which was nice.




 Harpreet is so great, just jumping in to help with the kids.  I'm so excited for Richelle and to have him in our family.  The wedding prep is kind of a nightmare when you're dealing with two countries.  Praying it all goes smoothly.


 There's a sweet side to this boy.  Love when it shines through.


 On our way back to Boise we took a drive through the barren landscape of Idaho...
 ...to go to 1000 Springs Resort.  It was known as Sligers when we were kids.  It is a natural hot spring pool.  Despite the crazy humidity in there, it was so fun!
 Todd took a dip for the first time ever!
 And loved it!
 
 Dillon has always been a fish
 
and got up the courage to go off the high dive.
  So excited we get two new uncles this year!  I have been amazed how Austin has just jumped right in with the family.  We love him already.
 Back at home, Caleb has been loving his new playlist with all his favorite songs -- Star Wars, Hook, Piano Guys, Nacho Libre.
 It has kept him entertained for hours!

 And I snapped a quick picture of these handsome primary boys on Sunday morning. No more nursery for Caleb!
This year is off to a great start.  So many things for which to be grateful.

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