Our Christmas 2009

For Christmas this year the boys and I went to Utah to spend the holiday with my family. We hit the slopes Thursday the 24th for some snowboarding/skiing. I forgot to take my camera but the snow was great and we had alot of fun. We went back to my parents for a Christmas Eve dinner, the nativity, and a movie. After the boys opened their Xmas Eve pajamas, we went to bed. Arising early the next morning we opened presents, then went to my brother, Scott's home for breakfast. While there Brad called from his mission in Ohio! I was able to talk to him for an hour and he is doing great! We then went to my older brother's home for yet more food! Later that afternoon we headed up to my mother-in-law, Paulene's for a visit with family.



On Saturday 26th we had our Annual Pounder Family Christmas Party. I was in charge this year. We all met up a Bert's Cafe for breakfast, then headed back to my parent's to regroup.


We divided into 4 teams and went on a picture scavenger hunt. This is where you have a list of items from around town. You race to get pictures of as many items as possible, along with members of your team in the pictures. You have 1 hour to complete the hunt. Below are items #1: a vanity plate and #2 a nativity scene


After arriving back at my parents with much laughter and fun, we showed everyone our pictures, then decided we need to make this game an annual event at our party! We then ate more food! We have a crazy dinner that consists of everything from chips and dip, to fried mozzarella sticks, to shrimp and crawdads :) Yuck! Then we had a White Elephant BINGO game where we exchanged presents.

We then headed to Temple Square in Salt Lake City, to see the lights. It was beautiful as always, although a bit crowded and cold!!



After freezing our toes, we headed back to Scott's for hot cocoa and cookies.
I was exhausted! But we had a great time!
Here's to a New Year! I hope it's better than the last!