Merry Christmas!

(Jenn) We've been home from our Christmas Utah trip for three days, and I've finally recovered well enough to put up a few posts.

We had a fabulous time in Utah! We were there from 22 December until 1 January (although we didn't get home until 2 January, thanks to United Airlines. Maybe I should just get that part over with. On the way to Utah, all of our bags were delayed, and our carseat was completely lost. On the way home, our flight was delayed, we missed our 6:00pm connection, and the next available flight was not until the next day at 10:00am. So we took a little vacation in Chicago for a night, thanks to brother-in-law Mike's free hotel points! Needless to say, we are not too happy with United Airlines, and we can also put in a good word for direct flights).

Between the 3 days of traveling, we had a great time with our families. Highlights include the Iverson nativity production, Grandma Griffin's party, playing in the new "Grandkid Room," playing Mike's and Tanner's Wiis (is that how you make "Wii" plural?), singing around the piano, talent shows, visiting grandparents, a double date with Dan-o, The Pursuit of Happyness, eating at El Matador and Zupas (yum!), homemade caramels, peppermint ice cream/cookie sandwiches, swimming at the Clearfield Aquatic Center, exchanging gifts, visiting "real" wards for church, playing games with family, the Post-Christmas Friend Party, and just spending time talking with the people we love. The whole time just felt like a dream (not just because Henry made sure we didn't sleep too much), and we weren't sure which place (Utah or New Jersey) is home to our "real lives."

It was hard to leave, but we're glad to be home and back to regular schedules for sleeping, eating, exercising, etc. We already started looking for (direct) flights for next Christmas, although we probably won't act on anything soon! We've still got a summer trip to plan too.