Christmas at the Cottage

This has been a wonderful week. We were able to celebrate Brielle's first Christmas! We were with her Grandma and Grandpa Kolts at their cottage up north. With all of the snow it was a beautiful sight. It was great being with family. It was so nice, there was no cell phone service, or television so we were really roughing it... :) Everytime we needed a food ingredient that we didn't have, Debbie would say, "well, we are camping!" I'd love to go camping in a big cabin like that all the time!
Setting up the tree was an adventure. First we had to find the tree, which was cut down from outside the cottage. It was about 15' tall! We used a ladder for the top half.

We decided to take Brielle out for a little snow excursion. She made the cutest snow angel (with help, of course!) She is our little angel. Isn't this just the cutest picture???

We had another snow fall when we were there. There was so much snow, it went up past my knees at some points!

Christmas Eve dinner was delicious! Debbie made prime rib with yummy side dishes, and a trifle for dessert.

Brielle's thoughts during dinner...

Christmas Morning!! These are the two cute little babies, celebrating their first Christmas!



There were lots of presents from Santa by the tree. Brielle was so excited, about the wrapping paper. She loved tearing at it. Brielle got lots of fun toys!

Outside with Grandma

Sledding! The bottom of the hill went onto the lake that was supposed to be frozen, but it wasn't quite cold enough. Luckily the tubes float..

Fun in the snow

Dad, get away, no more kisses!

Ok, fine we can be pals again

Cute cousins, Brielle and AJ

Beautiful girl, in a dress that her Aunt Aubrey gave her

Talkin to Grandpa

Tons of snow!

It was a wonderful Christmas. We cannot help but be thankful for all of the blessings we have been given. We have wonderful family that love us, and we are so grateful for the gospel in our lives. We are excited for our upcoming trip to Utah! We will be leaving tomorrow and will be there for almost 2 weeks, yeah!