Our Holidays 2012

Our family holidays were a little different this year, as Aunt Rachel and Uncle Jeff couldn't make the trip from LA - and they were VERY much missed! Can't wait to see them in a few months!

But, we had a lot of fun celebrating with Carson and Alden this year - the first year they started to understand it all.

First, our Hanukkah celebration - wouldn't be complete without Pops - the Latke maker!

Pops making delicious latkes

Alden and Carson checking out each ether's new dinosaur books from Pops and Grandma Kathy for Hanukkah

 Then, on Christmas Eve morning, the Tharpe Fam headed out to our Alma Mater for some track time.

Carson and Uncle Scott throwing the football

Alden running in his Papa's footsteps - a future Lion track star?!?!?

 And in our family, our track time wouldn't be complete without a bit of boxing.

Sister boxing....

Brother in Law Boxing.....

Husband and wife boxing......

Brother/sister boxing.....we had it all

 After church on Christmas Eve, we headed to the Weiss' for dinner

Weiss Fam - Christmas Eve

 On Christmas Day, my parents hosted the entire Strickland Fam for Christmas - this is the first time in years that the ENTIRE family was there. In addition, we celebrated the 60th wedding anniversary of my grandparents!

Then, FINALLY, I got to meet Baby Russell! in LOVE with this little one!!

 The day before Uncle Mike and Aunt LA headed home, some family time....

Love this shot of Uncle Mike checking out the Toys R Us catalog with A & C