Christmas in Lynden!

We began our first leg of family holiday celebrations a little bit early, heading up to Lynden in the very short break in the weather a couple of days before Christmas! We haven't had a white Christmas in a long time so we were sort of hoping for one...and this year did not disappoint. It snowed and snowed, and then snowed some more. Probably to the tune of 2-3 feet! It was crazy. Thank goodness we had a supply of amazing food, games, and company to keep us from getting an extreme case of cabin fever. Brian will update the main adventures site with a full set of pics, but here a few...

Lunch with the ladies before the holiday celebrations begin.


Jen and Grandpa Larry wonder when Santa's going to arrive.


No matter how old we get, my Dad still reads the Christmas stories on Christmas Eve.


Presents under the tree sitting quietly before the madness begins


Brian couldn't wait for the snow to melt to try out his new driver.


A beautiful plate of cookies.


The Family sits down to an amazing Christmas Dinner prepared by Mom...(With a little help from the family). Prime rib, twice baked potatoes, and other goodness!


Brian creates an obscene snowman...Which my mom suggested he might like to make G-Rated so as not to confuse the neighborhood children.


Making snowmen is exhausting


Hogan (or Snow-Gan) frolicking in the deep powder!


After many years living in warm-ish climates, Brian finally masters the art of shoveling snow.


The Family!


It was a wonderful Christmas week in Lynden! Spending time with family is such a blessing, and we were only halfway done! We headed home to recuperate for a day or so and then jetted off to Dallas to spend New Years with the Patenaudes.

To be continued...