Our Holiday Recap

This post is a little late, coming after the New Year, but we had a wonderful holiday break, and it was nice to take a little time off from blogging.  (I might have snuck in a bit of writing time, but just a little!)  Ryan is back to work, but James and Rhys don’t start school again until next Tuesday, so we’re still enjoying the last few days of vacation.  Here’s a photo recap of our holiday break.

We celebrated Christmas a few days early in San Antonio with my parents, and the boys were spoiled, as always.

(James waiting patiently to open presents.)

(Riding their new trucks to eat lunch.)

Then, after what seemed like an eternity, it was finally Christmas!

(Taking down the felt board on the fireplace, so Santa could visit Christmas Eve.)

(James wearing his new helmet and playing with his new toys on Christmas morning.)

Both boys got bikes from Santa, but Rhys still prefers his old tricycle.

(James is already a pro on four wheels.)

(Taking a much-needed break with Grandpa.)

A few days after Christmas, we headed to Brenham, Texas, the home of Blue Bell Ice Cream, for a day trip.  We didn’t take the ice cream tour this time, but maybe we’ll try it when the boys are older and more patient.

(A cool sign in town.)

(The Blue Bell Factory.)

And the next day, we met up with Papa on the family farm.  We roasted hot dogs and marshmallows and took a nice walk.  Rhys was cold and preferred to stay inside, but James had a blast checking out old farm equipment.

(Taking a walk with Papa.)

(James and Papa driving the tractor, the same one I used to drive with my grandpa.)

And that’s our holiday recap in ten pictures.  Our break was nice and long, and on Christmas night, we finally got some cold weather for the holidays.  I always feel a bit sad when the season is over, but summer will be here before we know it, so I’m enjoying winter while it lasts.