Christmas comes earlier every year

Yes, we already had Christmas. The first weekend in December. (The boys and I flew to Denver for $150 - I really couldn't argue). And it was just as wonderful as doing it on the 25th, but without all the waiting.

"Christmas" Dinner at Mom & Dad's

Lots of presents from grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins (thank you!)

And of course, the tradition I just can't let go of - our nativity pageant, starring Myself as Joseph (don't ask why with three brothers and three sons, I was the only one who would do it), Colton as baby Jesus (yes, Jesus wore camo), Cody as the Shepherd or "the one who takes care of the sheep", niece Lexi as Mary, brother Mason as the donkey (hehe), nephew Levi as the Wiseman, Corbin as the angel Gabriel, and brother Matt as the Narrator/song leader. Good times were had by all.

Despite having sick kids almost the entire 5 days we were there, I am very glad we got to go (thank you Mom!). Stay tuned for more exciting posts about our busy weekend in colorful (and freezing, I might add) Colorado.