Christmas 2012 in Arizona

 The family group minus Elder King

 Christmas Eve 2012

 Dan and Chelsea came quickly over from the Kingstons.  We expected Kendals call around 8 pm and it came at 7:20. 

 Kendal and his companion Elder Larionov (from Moscow).  They are currently serving in Chelyabinsk.

 We asked about the most unpleasant thing he has had to eat and he said carbonated horse milk.  The temp outside was 20 below zero. 

 Sweet Marco was sick.  After Christmas Courtney took him to the doctor and he had an ear infection and RSV / bronchitis.

 Watching a movie.

 The toys Santa brought. 

 Opening presents.

 Marci, Sam and Grandpa on Christmas day.

 Christmas morning brunch and tamales steaming on the stove for the next meal. 

 Family gift exchange game.

 Aubrey enjoying Sam.

 Bunk bed action.

 Nathan determined to figure out the transformer.

 Cousin super heroes.

 Sam probably enjoying NOT being held.

 James and Bracken playing great together.

 Nathan really enjoyed the guitar.

 Grandma and James.

Going shopping in Curtis's stick-shift truck.

Basketball

 I am behind on the basketball season because blogger was not letting me do picture posts.

 Aubrey is a Sophomore on varsity and is a starter.  She is doing much better this year.  Last year she played a lot and  said she was scared most of the time.

 Basketball is very physical.  There is a lot of pushing going on.

 Aubrey does quite well with her foul shots.

 A great rebound.