Christmas was fun this year. We did a lot of activities together, some with family and some with just the two of us. On Christmas day, my sister came down from Phoenix to spend the night. We had our Christmas dinner (famous Tunell "Goldenrod Eggs") then opened presents and played games. We watched "Miracle on 34th Street", and just had a pleasant time! Sean received the boardgame "Ticket to Ride", the 7th season of Home Improvement, and the Truman Show on Blu-Ray. Sean gave me "Soul Surfer" on Blu-Ray (I love that movie!), and lots of chocolate so I stop eating the chocolate chips. ;) Emilie gave us some new card games, and she received a CD and some DVDs. The best Christmas present was when my mom sent me several of my favorite children's books, like Ferdinand the Bull, Sammy the Seal, and Danny and the Dinosaur. She also gave me two of the best Max Lucado books: You Are Special and Because I Love You. And all the time spent with Sean was some of the best we've had.
The day after we went to Safford to visit Mom, Steve, and Ian. Derek and Loren came too. :) We played lots of games, ate out, and went on a little hike on Mt. Graham. Leo and Lily were with us in Safford (for the last time- Lily has unfortunately digressed in her housetraining...sigh...) but they sure enjoyed that hike! Leo even swam in the icy river water!
Overall, it was a great vacation, and a great start to the new year. We have already learned so much in the few weeks of 2012, and look forward to many more opportunities to go where He wants us to go. :)
