Flying Back Home

The sad day has come - time to head back to real life. We flew out of Provo airport and it was AWESOME! It is a small airport, close to Ben and Kallie's homes, a direct flight to Nashville, then a short 9 1/2 hour drive back to VA. The boys did amazing, the flight was a piece of cake, and now we need to hurry back to Utah!

 

Nick and Xander both packed up their "Pup Packs" with all their treasures for the flight! Emily completely won in the cousin gift exchange! Grandma let the boys take home another Dino, but this one has a different fur - so of course Nick carried it on his shoulders the whole time.

When we finally made it to Nashville, it was so quick and easy! Chris took an uber to the Nashville house to get our van then came to get us at the airport. When we got to the Nashville house it was FREEZING inside! 50 degrees! We turned up the heat, piled on blankets, picked up some food, and relaxed before we started driving home.

 

Squeezing in all the Ben and Kallie Hugs we can!

Poor Ben and Kallie. We've been trying to prepare Nick and Xander that Ben and Kallie are not coming home with us, but that they are staying in college in Utah. Nick and Xander have just attached themselves to Ben and Kallie. Poor Kal can't even read a book without a buddy near by! Ben sat down and within a matter of minutes 2 little boys had joined him. I love having all 6 of my kids together!

 

Zack's New Style

Not sure what is going on with Zack. Maybe all my kids went through this 11 turning 12, but I think Zack has taken it to a whole new level. Let me just point out a few things about this picture. 

1. Brown headband, gang reference?

2. Painted Nails - Thanks Kallie

3. Fingerless gloves - well, if you're going to paint nails you should show them off!

4. Sweatshirt - Purchased by Grandma

5. That smile. He's going to be a heartbreaker!

 

Xander's New Buddy

 

Grandma started a new company called Huggabuddies. She makes the most cozy blankets, sleep masks, stuffed animals, books, and little buddies. She had a few samples of Dino in a different fabric at her house. Xander decided it was now his and wouldn't let her take it back! Thankfully she agreed and let Xander take him home. He currently has the new one, the old one, and the baby one on his bed. It's adorable! 

Ben's New College Skillz

At the cabin Ben offered to make everyone lunch, grilled cheese. I was amazed! He brought up his grilled cheese game, big time! Special bread, mixed cheeses, brown both sides - amazing! Loving all these new ways my kids are changing in college!  So impressive!

 

The Worst Snow at Christmas - EVER!

Everyone was so excited to go to Utah for Christmas and enjoy all the fun snow activities like last year. Last year we had record snow, and it was amazing! This year we could even really snowmobile because of all the plants sticking out of the ground. There wasn't even enough snow to cover all the ground cover! One our last day at the cabin we decided we better at least get the kids out there once this year. We had to ride ATV's too since the snow was so terrible. A week after we left Utah got hit with a massive storm - 25 inches of snow. Of course.