Christmas 2011 in Utah

Well it wasn't a California Christmas and we were missing a few kids, but we had a good time.  I got up early to set up the ambiance of as close to a California Christmas as possible.  Made the fire, well turn on the gas fire place, put on Charlie Brown's Christmas music, then text the kids to come down.  Below is the outcome.  

The Beginning

Buddy had to get in on the action.

You have to have grown up with Jared to understand this gift.  It is a horse made from a hanger.

And then there was Jared

Seth may appreciate this photo.  This is Jared as Sheep Man.

This is a cheese container from Meaux, France where Jared served his mission.

Jared finally got his quilt, 100% cashmere.

Sara unsure of her opinion?

Post time mess at the Rutman Christmas.  Sort of bitter sweet.  We were without three of our children and it will be the last Christmas in the U.S. for two tears.  We hope all our children had a nice Christmas and look forward to a California Christmas next time.  On to France now.

Thanksgiving at Disneyland

Since this was going to be our last Thanksgiving together for a while we decided to do it at Disneyland.  A good time had by all.  It was fun to see the young children enjoy life and the wonder of Disneyland.

One excited boy

One excited girl

Grandma and Seth

We were there from 8:00 AM to 11:PM.  At about 10:00 I took Seth on the Rocket Ship ride but Exhaustion overcame him and he fell asleep while we were in line.  He slept through the ride, but briefly regained consciousness for the Rocket Mountain Railroad.  Ada's favorite ride was the Tea Cups where she had the luck to ride in a pink then orange Tea Cup which are her favorite colors.  Her comment during the ride was, "Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee".  The first time Seth road the Tea Cups he was thoroughly disgusted because he got STUCK in a PINK! Tea Cup.   He got redemption whent he second time her road with Grandma she mad sure they had a more manly color.  Seth's favorite ride was, Buzz Light Year because he got to shoot things.  His second best ride was Star Tours which he went on three time.  The best ride for me was just being with my children.  It is a memory I will not soon forget.