A Wonderful Christmas Time

Christmas Break

We've been back in Costa Rica for a week and a half now and I am finally getting around to updating this. We had a great trip back to Arkansas/Missouri (although a little cold!) and enjoyed seeing evryone there. We really miss seeing our family and friends regularly and had a great time catching up with everyone.


For Christmas we were able to go to my parents and had a few days with all of my sisters and their families, my parents, my grandparents and even my cousin and her family. For 1 night there were , I think, 26 people staying at mom and dads house- 5 of them being babies. It was crowded, but fun. We, the adults, enjoyed staying up late playing games and eating too many good treats! The kids enjoyed playing with their cousins and of course playing with all of their new toys.


A few days after Christmas we went to Sedalia and were able to spend a couple days with Dustin's parents. Grandpa Lowe gave Kaylee a very fashionable haircut that she loves. We had a great visit and especially enjoyed warming ourselves by the fireplace.


The last week we were able to spend in Arkansas with our friends, Brian and Deanne Walker, and with my sister Vicky and her family. I was able to do a lot of shopping that week and see several of our friends.


Kaylee was especially sad to come back to Costa Rica after spending several days with her best friend Katherine. In fact on the morning of the day we came home I was asking Kaylee and Isabella if they were ready to go home. Kaylee's answer was NO! To which Isabella emphatically answered "Yes we are Kaylee! We're freezing here!!". I have to admit I was feeling the same as Isabella. For most of the time we were there the highs were in the 30's, but of course it started to warm up the day before we left and hit record highs the day we came home! Doesn't it figure!!


After getting home the kids still had one more week off of school, and thank goodness they started up again this week! I think everyone was ready for a break from one another, especially me!


Well I guess that's all for now. My parents are coming next week so we are looking forward to that and we'll keep you all posted as to what we're up to.