Christmas & News Years 2014

Grandma Anderton passed away right before Christmas and had her funeral the Saturday before.  I drove down with the girls and spent the weekend with family and soaking in every minute.  It was a very spiritual day and full of love.  My heart just aches for my mom & grandpa and pray that they are comforted.  Dathan flew in for the funeral and I hadn't seen him since we moved 2 1/2 years ago so I wanted to spend as much time as I could with him.  So whatever he wanted to do, I did.  Even shopping at Winco so he could get bridge mix.  Hadi grew a quick bond with him and calls him Uncle Buddy.  I sure miss my brother and his family!  I hope one day soon that they'll move back west. 
We did get to sneak in some fun of game nights, Dad's concert, lights in SLC with Aimee & some shopping for the week.  It was a relaxing & fun few days. 

Jaycee all ready to go to her Polar Express party at school.  She was looking forward to this party since we moved to Boise.  I was glad we could leave right after

It was a beautful, peaceful day up by the mountains

 Dad cracks me up.  He had to stop to pick up a bungee cord

 Jason was feeling a little left out from the group picture

 This picture cracked me up and had to send to Craig.  She was using double utensils like her daddy

Craig came down Christmas Eve as planned and we spent the night with his family.  I had woken up with the start of a bad cold and by about 8pm I was miserable!  I just about cried sitting in his mom's chair because I just wanted to go back to Aimes & sleep.  Hadi and Jaycee also had fevers & colds going through lots of motrin & cold medicine.  It was rough!  I felt bad to end the night so soon with his family but glad that Craig was so caring.  ***AND*** I warned him when he kissed me that night before we knew how sick I actually was!  That night we went back to Aimes and layed around, wrapped gifts and watched shows.  I FELT BABY KICK THIS NIGHT!  It was so special to me and especially since I felt horrible. 

Christmas morning was fun with the girls and once again---sickness!  We opened gifts, ate breakfast and headed to mom's.  Aimee & I were so sick, Jaycee took meds quick after we got there and slept nearly the whole night, Hadi was doped up on meds.  Needless to say, the whole trip I just remember lots of meds & sleeping & feeling Ick!  Craig then woke up with it a few days later.  On Friday, I remember all of us sleeping in until noon!!!  We did get time with family and tried our best despite sickness.  I loved being with Aimee & her family but I also was glad to get home in my own house and rest.  The sickness lasted 3 whole weeks!!!  From feeling so weak, lots of coughing nights, meds, mucus, lots of sleeping....it was miserable!!!  I'm glad the girls didn't get the extent that Craig and I did.  I'm convinced it was some form of Flu or Bronchitis or a mix.  I have never felt so horrible in my life!!!  Dang Utah!!!!

 New Years we tried our best to have fun despite feeling sick.  We went to Zurchers to get some party items and mostly had a movie night until midnight.  It was funny to watch The Potato Drop. haha---no joke!  Right after Craig and I were so ready to sleep. 
All I know is, I'm thankful for a decent immune system to fight off whatever it was, meds to ease the pain, and my body for helping baby stay strong.  I hope the girls at least had a fun few weeks.