We went to visit Darrell's parents in California for Christmas and had a great time. We especially enjoyed the warmer, milder weather.
Here are Darrell and Tyler waiting outside of the airport before we left. Our trip started out "exciting," if that's the way you want to put it. We had parked our car in a park 'n' ride a few miles away from the airport. As we were sitting on the shuttle to the airport, I started looking at our luggage on the rack and came to the realization that we were missing a suitcase and that it was still at home.
Well, we had arrived at the airport with a little time to spare, so I started calling friends to see if anything could be arranged for getting the suitcase to us. We "lucked" out so much! One friend went to our house and got the luggage and another friend (who is a cop, but wasn't working that day) and his wife picked up the suitcase and "sped" their way to the airport. We paced outside anxiously awaiting their arrival. And wouldn't you know, it all worked out and we made it on our flight. (Thank goodness it was a little delayed as well.) Thanks Patricia and Chad and Laura!!!!!
Here's Tyler watching the Nativity DVD with Grandma's stuffed animals on Christmas Eve.
Santa Claus found us at Grandma's house. Tyler loved his Tonka "Chuck the Dump Truck" and a whole bag of snowmen marshmallows.
The weather was so beautiful on Christmas day that we had to go out and enjoy it.
Tyler is throwing leaves on Darrell.
It got so hot we took Tyler's shirt off and he ran around in his onesie.
Giving Grandma loves
On Christmas night everyone came over for dinner and to exchange gifts. Tyler is showing his great Grandma Nellie his new truck.
Tyler unwrapping gifts with a bow in his hair.
The next night Nellie treated us all to Olive Garden. Yum!
Tyler with Daddy and Aunt Brenda
Here's Tyler in his new sweater Santa Claus brought.
The best family picture we could get with a tired boy.
It was great to have EVERYONE home for Christmas. Here is Tyler with his cousins David, Matt and Jeff.
Having fun with Grandpa
Teasing Grandpa
Running to Grandma
Playing hide and seek
