Or maybe not so much. We have been packing in the fun since Christmas, trying to make up for December! It's basically been non-stop partying, so this is going to be a beast of a post.
First things first, Christmas 2.0 with the Brunson's! Presents are partying New Year's Eve and Day!
This blanket. Best. Gift. Ever.
Fancy dollies for the girls. Thanks, Mumsy!
Also, please notice Daryn's tiny Frozen slippers. She loves them.
Ringing in 2015!
It was a very, very cold night, so we watched Lance do most of the fireworks from the back of the car. It didn't really help keep us warm.
The day after New Year's, Daryn started walking again! 8 days out of her cast. Pretty impressive, if you ask me. Within a couple days of this, she was basically back to normal. In fact, when her physical therapist came out the first week of January, they said we no longer needed their services because Daryn was at or above her ago level in every category!
One very happy, very blessed family.
We had the best time hanging out with the Brunson clan and Reagan even got an impromptu sleep-over at Grace's house!
Earlier in the evening, before we went home, they played fairy princesses. Gorgeous.
On a side note, Daryn's absolute favorite thing to do now is play dress
up with her sister in her room and dance to music. It is to-die-for
cute. She runs in there, grabs a skirt, and says "dress, dress!" until I
put it on her. Then she runs to the cd player and presses buttons until
I come over and make the music start, then she just spins and shakes
it. Kills me every time!
Oh I forgot. This actually happened before New Year's. A whole day of fun! We left right after breakfast and didn't get home until 8 pm (my first time venturing out with both girls since Daryn's surgery) and it was a major success and tons of fun and both girls were angels. First stop: meeting Becca and Annie at the Museum of Natural Curiosity! Seriously love this place so much.
Daryn couldn't even walk but she still had a blast with Jody.
Reagan made Jimmy push her around.
There was lots of splashing.
Whew! All this playing is hard work!
And some silly little girls bonding. And looking ridiculous in comparison thanks to a weird angle.
Then we had lunch at Panda and parted ways!
Next was driving further south to Provo to meet up with Sharon's family! We decided a trip to the Bean Museum was in order. I hadn't been there in so long, and they changed a lot!
Cousins.
Ferocious bear face.
After a wonderful afternoon, it was time to say our goodbyes, and head back up to Salt Lake to meet Lance, and his family (who had just got in the night before) for dinner at Olive Garden. No pics, but it was noteworthy because there were no breakdowns, despite missing naps and being in public all day. I'm finally learning to control myself! The kids are, too.
The week after New Year's, it was finally back to life as normal. Reagan went back to preschool, gymnastics, and ballet, and Daryn started a Mommy and Me gymnastics class! She loves it and actually has pretty impressive upper body strength. She could hang from this bar forever!
Reagan had a friend's birthday party where they decorated cupcakes and took these adorable pictures.
The snow stuck around long enough that we could go play some more.
This might be my favorite picture ever.
I can't get over how big Daryn looks!
Our snowman from Christmas kept leaning over more and more every day. Eventually it's forehead was touching the ground.
There were some silly shenanigans around the house.
Daryn wearing an old dress of mine. Also: pigtails <3 .="" br="" nbsp="">
And then we got to celebrate Lance's birthday! 33! Just old enough to be called as a high counselor (which he was). We kept it pretty low key, but celebrated by opening presents, going swimming, eating at Red Lobster, having some delicious healthy treats (thanks a lot, New Year's diet), and watching a couple redboxes.
Speaking of favorite pictures, this is another top contender.
Love this guy a lot.
And last but not least (for now), yesterday we went ice skating!
No skates for this little one- luckily they let us walk her on the ice. She was loving it!
Reagan was pretty nervous at first and fell down a few times (even with us holding her hand), but she was determined to do it on her own. I didn't think she would be able to, but then right as we were getting ready to be done, she skated from the middle of the rink to the side- which is about as good as I can do! So proud of her.
What a great few weeks it's been. Tune in later for the rest of our winter fun!
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