First we traveled and stayed a few nights in Nampa where we stayed with close friends, Brandon & Natalie Waltman along with their adorable kids Riley, Sterling, and Bridger. They are awesome and opened up two rooms for us. The babies had their own room which was amazing. During our stay Bentley got croup and had to go to the doctors. It was nice knowing that she would be able to go to our previous pediatric office. After cramming in a lot of family and friend fun in the valley we drove up to Cascade to stay the remainder of the week with Shane's parents. We had a great time. Shane's sister Corrine was there with her family. While visiting Shane's parents, Sondra's family came to visit as well. It was so nice to spend time with Shane's family and to share the twins. It was really cold while we were there so we mainly stayed indoors and ventured to McCall one afternoon. The morning we left Cascade it was -32 degrees.
Shane's mom is one of the sweetest women that I know. She is always thinking of others and opens her home to everyone. She also has this amazing ability to cook for millions and act like it was just another meal. Whereas for me I would feel completely overwhelmed and inadequate, not to mention incapable. I feel like I am always off when trying to cook for a large group of people. I either grossly underestimate or cook way more than necessary. Shane's mom has a given talent of knowing how to always make the PERFECT amount. While we were visiting, Shane's mom made the most amazing bread, which is always a highlight.
I thought this was such a cute picture of Alicia, Kammi with Greyson. Alicia and Kammi are Sondra's girls. Shane lived with Sondra while in college so I feel a special bond to Sondra's kids as we were able to spend a lot of time in their home while we were dating. I can't believe Alicia is 16 (or nearly there) and old enough to date.
Shane and I pulling nieces and nephews in their sled behind the tractor.
Sondra with the twins!!
Bentley B eating away at the wrapping paper on one of her gifts which I think is her favorite part.
Shane's mom made the most adorable bells for Greyson and Bentley for part of their Christmas and they love them.
Ross and Amber had us for Christmas this year and Amber busted out these blankets which the twins love. Amber just recently picked up sewing and is already a natural. Lucky for us we got to be the recipients of her newly developed skill.
Bentley was so fascinated with the Christmas lights. She constantly wanted to pull on the lights underneath the tree.
Shane's sister Corrine and her husband Matt and two kids Hailey and Levi.
Grandma & Grandpa Stevens... spoiling up Greyson and Bentley. They love their grandparents!! Thanks for such a wonderful visit!!!
This is a picture off the back porch at Shane's parents. Shane's dad goes out to the barn and feeds the animals, milks the cow, and plows out the neighbors daily... he is SUPERMAN!!
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