Winter Break // Part One

December is one of my all-time favorite months. I love the summer because of the warm weather and no school . . . but there is nothing like taking a break from school in the middle of the year and being able to relax and celebrate holidays with the fam. aaand it is my birthday month, so that makes it even better :)

We kicked off the winter break with the big "Christmas Family Home Evening" with Brodie's extended family. Each year we gather at his grandparents in Cathlamet and each family presents a story, song, or skit of some kind. This year, our family presented "Twas' the Story of Fish Fam" {see video below}. We also went bowling (Kim won the ugly sweater competition), picked out a tree, and opened up early Christmas presents.

at the Christmas Tree Farm

family bowling night

all bundled up for the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

love these flowers from one of my students!

opening up presents a week early with the Fish Fam

Christmas Family Home Evening

                              

 We also celebrated Tek and Kim's upcoming marriage! Because the wedding would be in Utah with no time for a reception in WA, we had a "pre-reception" that we called the Tying the Knot Party. We got to dress up all fancy, eat delicious food, and dance the night away.

he is so handsome!