Christmas in Colorado

This is my dad taking a trip down the tubing run. Well, it was more of a steap hill.
Cousins Courtney and Drew went down the hill together. This is a calm picture of what wound up to be Courtney hanging on to Drew and trying frantically to steer the tube so as not crash over the very small, but potent, bump at the bottom.

My mom and dad were being really goofy. Mom sitting on dad, dad tickeling (my very ticklish) mom.... etc. It was great!

There were plenty of things to do, some of which included crafts for the little people. Here is my niece Eva with my cousin Katherine Rachel.

Aunt Mary jumped right in with the kiddos doing crafts. I think this is the best picture of her!!!

There was no lack of sunshine on the backside of Pikes Peak. Grandpa and Uncle Steve chatted it up while soaking in the mountain rays.

My sister snuggling her two younger ones. Eva was MIA...probably chasing around with my younger cousins, Drew, Katherine Jane, and James.

And, they game on, and on, and on, and on, and on.... you get it.

We had a skit night and Dad looped his son-in-laws into one. They made fun of the Dever Donkey's (I mean, Broncos). There is an every going rivalry between my dad and Grandpa - just for kicks.

My cousin, James, sitting at his daddy's feet. I thought this was too cute!

This is my jolly Uncle Steve. I believe here he was pretending to be a skiier going off some big jump. Priceless!

Levi did this a lot of the time. He was feelin' rather punky so laying on the floor was nice for him. Oh, and Anna, a friend of mine sent this cute onesie for Levi! Isn't is adorable?!

This is my Grandma, a trooper at 80. She hosted a great bunch of us at her house before and after our trip to Golden Bell!

I thought I'd sneak in a picture of my glasses. They make me look smart, no? Funny thing is, I haven't worn them yet during school!

This is testement to my grandma's spunky, people loving nature. Aunt Mary offered a bright big smile too!