Christmas in the Desert

For the first time ever, we celebrated Christmas away from home. We went to Palm Desert with my parents, Heather and Cisco, and Chris and Amanda. Wes and Kristy also came out on Christmas eve. We had a great time and although it was a little different being away from home it was fun. We spent the first half of our week preparing for Christmas and the last half recuperating from Christmas! I will admit it was sure nice to just relax on Christmas day. I took a nap and it was so nice! We had fun going to the pool, going to the movies, playing games and spending time with one another! We went on the Aerial Tram and played in the snow, Here are some highlights from our trip.

We folded down the back seat and the van was jam crammed!

Maddie with Grammy

The kids had fun decorating Grampy as a Christmas Tree.

We loved being a the beautiful pool

Our Christmas Tree (check out that gorgeous view in the background)

All the cousins in their traditional Christmas Eve Jammies!


Santa has arrived!

Carter with his Stocking

Sawyer got this adorable scooter from Santa

Santa couldn't resist bringing Maddie a baby doll this year!


Sawyer is an old pro at opening gifts now!



On Christmas day we had dinner at the JW Marriott hotel at a restaurant called Mikado. It one of those Japanese restaurants where they cook the food in front of you. Great entertainment for the kids!



Carter and Daddy



Sawyer stuffing his face with Fried Rice!