It really was madness this year, and not because of shopping and present wrapping! We were in the middle of our move to Santa Fe this Christmas, so before, during and after the holiday we were trying to do a lot. And thanks to my family and John, we managed. John took a trailer of our belongings down to Santa Fe, found an apartment and moved in all in one day (with some help from DA--thanks!). Then he made his way back to celebrate Christmas in Payson with my family.
Opening presents.
The traditional Ketcher family PJ pants photo.
It was a blast! I love being with my family. We watched movies, tried to keep Evan away from ripping ornaments off the Christmas tree, played games, tried to keep Evan away from the plants, did a puzzle, kept Evan away from the presents, and fed the ducks. My parents threw a party for all our Utah siblings and families a couple of days after Christmas so Evan and I got to hang with them one last time before we left. John missed out on that, trying to get a head start on the storms that were moving in.
Some of the nieces and nephews playing Christmas carols with chimes.
So Evan and I flew down to Santa Fe Wednesday and John was there to welcome us. He picked out a nice, very large apartment, so we have tons of room. New Year's was kind of a bust for us since Evan and I had just arrived and we were doing some serious unpacking. Yeah, we went to bed before midnight. I know, we're party poopers.
Evan in our new place. He's had four new teeth coming in the last couple of days, poor kid.
While I was in Utah I took Deseret Book's proofing test, and they told me Christmas Eve that they want me to freelance for them! What a great Christmas present. I've also started doing freelance for Oden--got my first job from them this week. I'm excited to be able to work from home while taking care of Evan full time!
We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season!
