Scavenging for Jane's Birthday Party

 

This year was Jane's year to have a birthday party.  For months she has been planning this fun day.  Her theme was a mall scavenger hunt.

When her friends arrived at the mall they played a who knows the birthday girl best game.  

We then treated her guests with some Chick-fil-A and drinks.

After they filled up, with chicken nuggets and fries, we busted out the mall scavenger hunt.  The object of the game was to accomplish all of the tasks and take a photo doing so. 

Here are some of the photos the girls took.  

Emily and her friend Alix were the un-official winners.  They came back so fast huffing and puffing saying they couldn't remember the last time they ran so hard.   Due to the fact that they were un-officially invited they for-fitted the prize, to Jane's friends who came in second place.  They were happy to do so saying they just wanted to know they could win. 

We then gathered them all up and ate some cake and ice cream, then opened all of the fun presents.

They all had a blast with Jane's fun ideas!

Post Christmas family fun time

Christmas break was filled with family, relaxing and fun.  

Jane opened a few presents after church on her birthday.   Bart scored his favorite Sunday nap on the couch.   Even though he hasn't been to expressive about the new couches I take it he likes them.  

Monday we got up early and headed to my parents house for the Pace family Christmas Party.    My mom really wanted a picture with all the new additions and everyone was compliant despite the frigid temperatures.  

My mom was so generous with the gift exchange.   Aaron loved the tent and sleeping bag and everyone laughed with how excited Spencer was when he opened a new pocket knife.   A true country boy he is.. 

 

It was fun to be with everyone again.  Especially the ones we don't see very much like my nephews Ty's cute kids. 

My kids really got into the coloring contest my mom sent out.  Emily especially was in it to win it and brought out the water color and skills.    All the grandkids did so well and were nicely rewarded. 

After the party we headed over Boulder Mountain to the Escalante cabin to spend the time with Nona, Papa, Jeff, Kim, Carver, and Conrad.   Bentley came along and did the other girls nails.    Nona made an amazing cake to celebrate Jane's birthday and we spent a good amount of time relaxing in comfy's and sweats. There wasn't snow at the cabin but that didn't stop the guys from loading into the side by side and finding it up the mountain.  Jeff also took the boys on a hike where they found places to look like outlaws.  

After a few days we came home to a house full of Davis'.   My kids loved sharing our house toys and time with them.   I was gifted Luminaria tickets last minute and the only ones who would come in the snow/rain were Ally, her girls and Spencer.  We were cold, wet but the kids still had fun.   On New Year's eve everyone but me and the ones too little to ski went up to Nordic Valley.  Bart enjoyed time teaching Aaron how to ski and Jane tolerated Emily learning for herself until she was able to keep up.   Meanwhile me and the troops dug out our driveway from the overnight snow storm.  

The kids and Bart ended the year with an autograph of Steph Curry.