Christmas in Utah

We made it back to Rochester (to find a driveway full of snow) after a great week in Utah for Christmas and New Years (and Hanukkah). We stayed the week with Amanda's parents, the Brufords, in Orem but were lucky to also have my parents (and some siblings) in town too. We had a wonderful time and wish the holidays didn't have to end so soon. Here are lots of pictures from the trip (WARNING - there are a lot of pictures, so pace yourself).

Ethan got lots of presents.

Some were scarier than others.

Ethan was serenaded by Grandpapa...

...and got to hang out with his cousin Stella...

...and Renee and Lance (not pictured).

Ethan and Grandpa Bruford wore traditional European garb during Christmas dinner.

Ethan took baths in the kitchen sink.

Jacob, Natalie and I played a lot of this game.

Ethan made his first visit to Cabela's but Amanda wouldn't let him buy a shotgun.

Amanda gave my little brother Jacob a much needed haircut with a Flowbee, the original vacuum powered hair cutter.

The Brufords and Mudricks took a trip to Arches. If you look closely, you can see me and Ethan waving.

Amanda and Natalie sitting in the North Window.

Despite the cold, Ethan didn't complain at all.

Luckily, the rock on top of Balanced Rock didn't fall on us.

Dad and Mom Mudrick with Jacob in front of Tunnel Arch. Too bad Jacob's hat is covering his great haircut.

Most importantly, we ate lots and lots of food like Creme Brulee...

...and Brisket...

...and fondue...

...and pickles (Ethan's new favorite food)...

...and prime rib...

...and latkes and matzah ball soup (at our Hanukkah party with the Brufords, Mudricks and Ostraffs).

Diet starts tomorrow.

Anyway, we hope everyone out there had a great Christmas too. Maybe your New Year's resolution should be to take a trip to Rochester to visit us...after the snow melts, of course.