New Years in Utah

We had a fun filled trip to Utah to visit Jason's family. We drove again and it went really well. The way there took a bit longer - 12 hours. On the way back, we had it down to a science and we cruised home in 9.5 hours.

Brent and Rachelle hosted a great New Years Eve party and then everyone got together on New Years Day at My Noah's - a great place you can rent out for family reunions. We had pool tables, Guitar Hero, Wii, a raquetball court and great food. Tons of fun! Thanks to our family who came to visit us - it meant a lot to us and it was so great visiting with everyone. We missed Cary and Anita's family, Matt, Justin, Summer and Carl. Hopefully, we can see them next time.

Jason's family is entering a new phase. There are 33 grandkids and the oldest ones are returning from missions and starting to get married. The funny thing is that they are not that much younger than I am (or at least I think they aren't - I am sure they think I am ancient). So, I really enjoyed visiting with my adult nieces and nephews and their new spouses. I love relating to them on more of a peer level and seeing the people they are becoming. I am so proud of all of my nieces and nephews. They are such great kids. They were all so loving and warm to my kids, I really appreciated that. We miss everyone and wish we could see them more often but love keeping in touch through the new Packer family addiction - facebook!

I managed to get a picture of everyone at the mini reunion on New Years Day.

Aunt Christy and Holden

Taya loves Uncle Lee - I think he reminds her of Jason. She was so sick, she cuddled up and fell asleep on him New Year's Eve.

Uncle Steve, Holden and Jon

Dan and his new wife - Carisa

Lee, Savannah and Katy

Stephani and Rachelle

Brent, Heidi and her fiance Brian, Grandma Packer and Sherri Lynn

London and Brooklyn

Ben, Jake and Colton

Taya, Jason and Bart

Boston, Adam, Monty, Dan and Jon

Dawson, Luke, Dylan, Sunshine, Sydney and Cali

Lacey (Jon's new wife), Dawn, Holly, Chelsea (Bart's girlfriend), Christy and Jen

Best Buddies - Sydney and Taya. They are the same age and had so much fun doing everything together.

Poor Taya - so sick! But, her cousin Ammon just loved her up. So sweet.

Aunt Rachelle and Holden

Cousin Adam and Holden