Catching Up...

O.K. so the Heugly's are fine...great in fact! I know many of you think we have disappeared off the face of the earth but I promise we are still here!! Life has been crazy. I feel like time truly does fly. Where did it go?? How can I slow it down?

This past Christmas our family tried to focus on each other. Getting to know each other better and truly enjoying every minute we have together. Yes at times it was crazy but we had a blast and I wouldn't trade all this craziness for anything else! It's my crazy life and I LOVE IT!!

We had an awesome Christmas and were sad that real life had to start again. When else do you get to stay in jammies until 3:00, eat what ever you want , not care, and spend the days doing absolutely nothing and aren't bored!?!

So now for all of you dying to know...Cause enquiring minds do want to know...

We officially finished all of our 12 dates and will definitely do it again next year. Who knows we might make it a monthly tradition. O.K. so maybe that would wear me out but I'm thinking ...Summer! Maybe instead of 12 dates...12 vacations!! LOL Alright so I can already see that that would break the bank, instead of 12 vacations maybe 12 field trips?? Utah is such a great state with endless possibilities. We just might need to take advantage of them.

We really tried to be creative. With Jake gone so much we knew that every second would count...literally!

12th date: We spent the night playing games and enjoying being with our friends the Geislers. We have so many great friends and love spending time with all of them. We especially love the Geislers and seriously have a stomach ache every time they leave because we laugh so much!

11th date: Taking a trip to the Dentist. O.K. so not your typical date but it was to see their Uncle R.L. and Grandpa...so visiting family?? Work with me here! My kids actually like going to the dentist. Maybe it is the toy box that they get to pick one o.k. maybe 5 toys from, or the cute assistants or possibly the goofy gas! Going to the Dentist is always an adventure for the Heugly family.

10th date: Our Annual JJJ Christmas extravaganza! Every year we get together with Jakes best friend John and his cute wife Brooke and their children (they now have 5), and Jakes twin brother Joe and his cute wife Marci and their children (they too have 5) and celebrate Christmas. This year Joe and Marci offered their house and it was a riot! 14 Children 12 and under running around and 3 crazy fun friends, did I mention a very yummy dinner provided by Joe and Marci? Thanks guys!

Of course besides all the presents and games and food we took the time to remember the real reason we celebrate Christmas. We had all the children dress up and read the nativity from the scriptures. What a wonderful way to end the night!

9th date: Alex's Christmas Concert. Alex goes to preschool at Hilltop Christian school. Each year the children perform a Christmas concert for their families. It was packed and even though we were on the back row we still enjoyed it. Our friends Sam and Melissa came a long and of course added to our fun night! Alex was a doll and I'm sure if we could have seen her would have realized she stole the show! LOL

We finished the night by having dinner at Salt City Burgers in Sandy and loved it! Onion rings and fries always seem to make me happy!! LOL

This Christmas will definitely be one our family will NEVER forget. I truly believe that if even for just a few moments our family became closer, got to know one another better and grew to love each other more. I know I did. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family. A wonderful, fun and loving husband who is always doing what he can to make our life so wonderful. 4 children who may not always get along but ALWAYS love each other and put a smile on my face everyday. We truly are so lucky to have each other and were grateful for this wonderful experience we got to share together.