Monday, December 24, 2012

Bowen Family Christmas Party

 A week and a half ago, Jon's sweet mom came into town for several days and we absolutely LOVED having her come!   This was her first trip to Utah since Jon's dad passed away in September.   Diane is always kind, patient, loving and fun to be with.   Our kids just love her!    Hailey would hear her voice in the morning and literally fun to find her. 

Diane was able to be here for her daughter Anne's graduation from Weber State.   We were all planning on going, but Jack & Kate ended up staying home from school that day, so I stayed with them.   But, they were all better by the time the evening rolled around, so we were all able to go to Bob & Debbie's house for a Christmas party.

I want to cry every time we get invited somewhere for dinner/party/etc.   It is such a treat to not have to cook dinner, clean the house, and re-clean the house!  Debbie did sooooooo much work to prepare for this party and it was wonderful!

She had made a couple of really yummy soups and then had put together gingerbread houses for the kids to make, cookies for the moms to make trees with and made popcorn to make popcorn balls.   We all had a blast!    The kids were in heaven with the houses and it was so fun to visit and laugh and enjoy each other's company.

Right before we left, I came downstairs to find that Hailey had dumped out an entire bottle of chocolate sprinkles on the table and floor.  
 

 Hailey just loved Bob.  He's showing her a toy and Gracie is watching.
 
 Decorating houses
 




Diane & Bob making popcorn balls.
 

 Emily, Tyler & Sarah
 
 Matt & Emily
 
 Jon & his mom
 
 Debbie & Sarah
 

Then, the kids sat in a circle and played a fun game to receive a gift!  How cute!   And then, they got in their swimming suits and got to relax in the hot tub!   




What a wonderful evening!   Thank you so much again to Bob & Debbie for the wonderful Christmas celebration!

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