Brian finished his finals Dec 7th so we had a whole week before we left for vacation to see the family for Christmas. That week was busy, spent running errands and planning what to pack because we were going to be gone for two weeks for the first time with a little one. It took a lot of planning and a little stress but we managed and turns out we didn't forget anything! The first part of the trip was spent with Brian's parents in Pendleton. They were so excited to see Ashley and couldn't believe how much she had changed in only a month since they saw her last. We went to church with them on Sunday where they proudly showed off Ashley. Saturday night we built our traditional gingerbread houses and ate more candy than we put on the house. Stephanie planned an open house Sunday afternoon so her friends were able to come over and meet Ashley. Monday we celebrated Christmas a little early since we wouldn't see them on the 25th and Tuesday morning we packed up to head to Portland. We had a wonderful time with them and wish it could have been longer. Thanks Mom and Dad for a great visit.
Brian's mom has a million Longaberger baskets around her house so Brian thought of the idea of putting Ashley in one and sending the picture to Longaberger to see if she could get into one of their catalogues. I thought the pictures turned out so cute. We have about 10 of them, but this was my favorite.
Brian and I with our gingerbread house. I was very proud of the fence around the house that I made of tootsie rolls and licorice.
Steve and Steph with their gingerbread house
Steve was done with his contribution to the gingerbread house a little early so he could spend some quality time with his granddaughter
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