Weekend Getaway for Christmas

Coming from a divorced family, it is becoming more and more difficult to make sure we see everyone on Christmas day and be able to enjoy some good old family time together. So, last year my dad's side of the family decided to go down to Castledale to see my sister and have a Christmas weekend there. My sister has a beautiful home down there that fits all of us comfortably. We all had such a great time last year, we decided to do it again this year.

On December 18 we headed down to Castledale as soon as we were all off of work and got there a little after 7. We had Frito pie for dinner and then just kind of hung out for a little bit. Once we got the kiddoes down we began a mean game of hand and foot. I would love to say that Chad and I won, but unfortunately, the first game neither one of us got into our foots, and the second game Chad didn't again. Needless to say we took a serious beating.

Saturday we made breakfast and got all the Christmas presents ready. My nephew ended up finding the fish tank and thought it would be so fun to see what items would sin and float. By the time we realized he was being very quiet, we went into find the fish swimming with my glasses, my contact holder, pens, pencils, MP3 player, earplugs, a Santa figurine, and so much more. Once we got it all out it was pretty funny, and the fish survived.

The boys went for a drive and some recreational shooting. My brother-in-law dropped them off, and 45 minutes later he hadn't returned. So, after a quick phone call, he informs Shannon he has gotten his truck stuck and waiting for his dad to go pull him out. A little while later the boys come back but Merrial is still gone. It took a little more effort to pull the truck out of the reservoir, but got it done.

We then made a fabulous Christmas dinner and then opened presents. It was so fun to have all of us together and see the nieces and nephews together for presents. We received a snuggie, a drill, a gift card, and much more. It was so nice.


We then played another game of hand and foot, where Chad and I lost AGAIN! We called it a night earlier and then headed for bed. Sunday morning we got up, ate breakfast, cleaned up, and headed home.

It turned out to be such a great weekend. I am so glad so many of us were able to get together. Jocelyn and Chris missed it because they were still in California, and Shane and Hailey missed it due to having a brand new baby. But, hopefully next year all of us will be able to join again.