Eliza is 16!

Eliza turned 16 on January 3rd!

We bought a car for her to drive and Paige got one too. Cute cousins.

Her friend Sophie threw a surprise party at our house. They had a fun night playing games and laughing.

Her birthday was on a Sunday this year. So she had a party Saturday night and then opened our presents Sunday morning. She got new Sanuk shoes, pants, a sweater and a new face mask for snowboarding.

Sweet 16!

That night for dinner we made steak, salad, rolls, a loaded potato casserole and brownies and ice cream for dessert. All of her favorites.

Then Monday we went and got her official license!

She drove her new ride to school on Tuesday. She will now be able to drive herself to school, friends and track practice. She is adorable.

 

Christmas

 Christmas was amazing this year.

They all got sweats for pjs this year so they can wear them all year round

Santa came!

Jack was so happy he didn't know if he should laugh or cry. A iphone and air pods! Completely spoiled.

We loved having my mom and dad with us this year. They got a new pan set from all of their kids.

I got new dishes. After 22 years of the same dishes it was time for new ones.

Eliza's only surprise under the tree. Air pods. She new everything else she got. I am glad Santa got one thing surprising for her.

Aiden also got really surprised with and Apple Watch because I told him he would not be getting that. He also got Air pods and lots of cloths.

Jack and Eliza got new Cotopaxi backpacks and masks. Eliza also got a little Cotopaxi bag. You know it is a crazy year when you get a mask for Christmas.

They loved their packs.

Russell got some new cloths.

Eliza got some new Tevas. Grandma loves them too!

Layne made us this beautiful bowl. Perfect for all of our Christmas candy.

Like usual all of Grandpa's presents fit is his huge sock!

The kids and their socks!

We went to Aunt Jane's Christmas night for dinner in her cozy home.

Everybody was so happy and grateful for their presents. I am glad that we had such a great Christmas.

Christmas Parties 2020

 

We had a fun Christmas week. We had quite a few parties which made everything so fun.

Jack and Aiden in front of the big tree at the outlet mall. Aiden picked himself up a new coat.

This is another new coat Aiden picked up over the holidays.  A 2002 Winter Olympic jacket. 

The Faldmo's came over a couple of days after Christmas for dinner and games.

And putting cups in their mouths

We had our annual Christmas Eve Party at the Toponce's house. Look at all of the cousins. Natalie and Mckay made a big announcement later on in the week that they are expecting a baby. Tricia is going to be a grandma!

Miles was so excited about his present!

Grandma preformed a stirring rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody song by a chicken.

We were sure happy to have them back from Russia this Christmas!

Eliza did a great job playing the trumpet for our family talent

We had our annual bingo pizza party at Grandma and Grandpa Liston's house. The kids dressed up in for the Nativity sceene.

Grandma and Grandpa really spoil us! 

The Liston's. We are just missing Montana, Shelby and Carly.

Eliza played her trumpet at this party, too!

Jack and Troy at Sundance. Eliza and Jack have been up snowboarding quite a bit over the break. The snow hasn't been great so far this year and they are hoping to get more so that all of the runs will be open.