Cousin Time!

Instead of Christmas presents for the cousins this year, we decided to make memories. We had fun cheering the Grizzly Hockey team on and even came from behind in the 3rd period, down by 3 to win the game in overtime!! It was fun to spend time with the Hafen's and Grandma Woobie and even more fun that we came away with a win!

While the Hafen's were up, we decided to hit the Hogle Zoo as well. It was a little cooler, but not crowded and the animals were a little more active than in the hot summer months (other than the Lions ;).  Our favorite was the Big Gorilla who kept making faces at us through the window.

We love the holidays because it means more family and cousin time! The Pace family invited us along for some iceskating fun. It was a little chaotic at first until we rented a few of the sliders to keep the kids on balance. Jayden and Skyler really picked it up fast since they hadn't had much practice. Lacee and Traycen had speed skating lessons in Costa Rica so they were twirling and racing. The twins absolutely loved it, especially when they were being dragged along by the kids on the sliders! 

It wouldn't feel like Christmas without making Christmas Sugar Cookies. We invited Lacee and Traycen over to cut out, bake and decorate the cookies. I think we ate many more than we gave away...

Jared and Jodi's family came into town for the holidays so we decided to take advantage of the snow and hit the slopes at Brighton Ski Resort. It was fun to let the cousins all ski together. We met up for a quick dinner and hot chocolate, then hit the slopes until closing. It's always a good trip when you can walk away without injuries!!!