Dreaming Of A White Christmas

It most certainly was a white Christmas in Utah this year.

They had 3 big snow storms while we were visiting.

We loved it! Because we knew within a weeks time,
we would be back in sunny Cali. 

A little snow over Christmas just help set the mood :)

Utah mountains are so beautiful! Almost makes me miss living there....

Temple Square Lights. Love

Catching snowflakes on her tongue was on Ella's to-do list for this trip....mission accomplished! She got a few more than she bargained for :)

Ollie was enamoured with all the white stuff everywhere

Gingerbread men with cousins

Cousins snuggles aren't always appreciated
when one of the two is still tying to sleep

Christmas Eve!

Matching Jammies, cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer...check!

Letter back from the big jolly guy himself....priceless.

Christmas Morning!!

Ella and Ollie's stockings

Present time!!

English Tea breakfast at Grandma Cindy's...So Fancy

Ella enjoyed her grown-up Christmas tea party

 Oliver did too :)

Big surprise for Cindy and Steve from all the kids....A trip to Japan!!

To see Aaron (3rd oldest son) who is teaching English over there.

 Some of the Jones Clan....So hard to get a group shot of everyone!

 Ollie and Uncle Jared

Jones Family Ski Day

Look how tough Dan looks ;)

 There are those beautiful snowy mountains again

 Auntie Amy ready to hit the slopes

 Ollie catching "bubbles" as he called it.

2nd snow storm of the trip

 Jammin out on Alexander drums...he really got into this.
Future rock star maybe??

 Checked out the new Downtown shopping area City Creek. It was beautiful!

 Mommy/daughter date to the nutcracker.

A Christmas tradition

 3rd snow storm while we were there

makes for more snow play!

 This Cali girl had to get her fill in..long time till she sees snow again.

 Auntie Laura and Ollie Wally the music maker

 Lots of Yummy restaurants in Utah I needed to get my fill of

 Oh Zuppas and Cafe Rio...until next time.

 Such a great Christmas and a wonderful visit with family and friends.

Went by too fast! Love you all so much!

Thanks for your hospitality!!