Christmas Catch-Up

We had a lovely holiday season. Here are a few of the highlights:

It was my parent's last "California" Christmas. They moved to Utah two weeks afters the holidays. So, it was important to me that we do something special as a family. We hosted Christmas Eve dinner. After dinner we visited our new family member, Sharon, who is also a my neighbor. Then we went out for our Surganovich family tradition, looking at Christmas lights. We now have a suburban (which I completely love) and could fit the whole family comfortably. We saw some pretty awesome music and light displays, then headed back to our house to dessert. Then of course, the boys had to get to bed for Santa!

Dinner with the family

Parker insisted on wearing his Scooby costume, which he barely wore on Halloween. He must have his holidays confused.

My siblings, Chad, Jared, and Sammi (plus my nephew)

Another highlight was Christmas morning.
We were delighted to have Sharon join us Christmas morning to open gifts with
us. Josh and Parker were thrilled with their gifts. Santa knew them well.
A robot for Parker, which he was so fascinated with.
For Josh, what else, Ninja Turtles.

Then there were more festivities.
Christmas continued at Grandpa and Grandma Mills' home.
Then off to Gramma Jean's for Christmas brunch.
Last stop, my parents for more gifts and a lasagna dinner.

One event not pictured was The Monteith Family Party. Oh man, it was fantastic! We have a talent show and it was well done. There is now a trophy that is passed year to year from winner to winner. You better believe we're winning that trophy this year. Bring it on Monteiths!

What a spectacular Christmas season with our families!