Chirstmas in Pinedale

December 26, 2008
Friday morning we loaded up everything but the kitchen sink practically and headed up the big hill to go to Grandma and Grandpa Perkins. We have all been very much looking forward to going and they were kind enough to get a few inches of snow for us to play in. We were fortunate to have a good drive and good weather getting up there. When we got up on the rim it was unbelievable how white everything was. In some places the snow was above the fence. It is mesmerizing and beautiful and it makes me miss Utah! When we got to grandmas the kids stuck around long enough to unload the truck and then they were off in the snow! Shortly after we got there Darin, Carey and their family arrived! Yea, cousins to play with!! They brought a nice little snow storm with them! The kind with big, fat flakes. Friday night Darin and Russell cooked us a Christmas Paella (I think thats how its spelled?) It was very entertaining and everyone wanted in on the cooking action. I think it had something to do with the MONDO huge pan it was being cooked in, whatever it was it was much anticipated and very exciting!!! Between the 16 of us we didn't even make a dent in the Paella, oh well if their is one thing those Perkins boys love it's leftovers!! The rest of the weekend was spent sledding, playing games, playing wii fit, playing more games, more sledding, movies and we even snuck a sacrament meeting in there!! The cousins had a great time together as usual and thanks to Grandpa for the extra sleds, they got their fill of sledding. Even Grandma got in on the action! I was cracking up so hard at Keaton, Malerie, and Kamryn they would get on those sleds and they are like a speeding bullet shooting down the hill. It was a memorable and fun weekend with family and we were spoiled with good food, company and entertainment and we look forward to doing it again real soon. (Russ, I want a rematch on Settlers!!)