In the past few weeks......

We drove almost 60 hours from Indianapolis to Utah and back again....
The kids were pretty amazing. Easton had a rough time sleeping in his car seat, but I expected much worse. We drove a night and a day, stayed in a hotel, and then drove the rest of the 10 hours (times two).

We hit up a few holiday family parties

We surprised Brett's family by showing up at the Ence family Christmas Eve party

We got to spend Christmas with our family's (X-mas 2008 was the last time we got to do that)

Most of us had the nasty stomach bug during our trip. Easton first, then Avery, then Brett (on his birthday of all days) and Quinnlyn (and unfortunately my mom picked it up from us). I was the lucky one not to get it because I am a hand washing maniac!!

We ate at all my favorite 'St. George restaurants' that I have been missing so much: Cafe Rio, Taco Time, Marv's (for the fries and fry sauce), Wingers, and Pizza Factory. We didn't hit up In-n-Out so I am still craving it.

I bought a new wedding ring that was entirely out of our budget and I instantly regretted it but they wouldn't cancel my order since it is a 'custom ring'. UGH!!! I am still sick about spending so much money.

We visited with several great friends whom we haven't seen for way too long (unfortunately we weren't able to see everyone we wanted to, but that is what happens when you only have a short amount of time to do so many things)

I got to hang out with some of my sisters who I miss so much. Too bad we can't all be visiting at the same time because we missed Danielle (who lives in Hawaii) and Christie (who lives 2 hours south of Indianapolis)

We celebrated Brett's birthday with a Jones Family get together. He's 31....but still as smokin' hot as ever ;)

We had a boring New Years. Brett stayed awake and watched the ball drop on TV while the rest of us went to bed.

We enjoyed some amazing weather of about 60 to 65 degrees the whole trip!! It was amazing. There were bike rides, and trips to the park, and SUN!

I only took a handful of pictures....like always.
Easton's cousin Burklee was nice enough to share her new trike....somehow I think she got the raw end of the deal :)
Playing with friends at the park
Visiting the brother. I know....he needs some decorations on his headstone.

Some of the Jones grandkids with G'ma Jones at the Christmas Eve party.

We had tons of fun and the drive was totally worth it!! Although I don't want to do it again for a very long time!!