We went back to Nebraska for Christmas and this time tried taking a direct flight into Denver and then renting a car in Denver and driving the rest of the distance to Cozad (which is around 4.5 hours). The flights were probably the worst to date because Henry was over tired and had just HAD IT. We had an upgrade to first class on the way back to NE and I really felt sorry for anyone near us who paid or wasted their upgrade that day.
We got to meet up before Christmas with my dad’s side of the family, did Christmas eve/day with my brother’s family and celebrated with my mom’s side of the family a few days after Christmas. The boys were very good despite having colds throughout most of our visit.
Let it not be overlooked that their behavior could directly be linked to the endless amt of fun, cookies, and daily milk shakes provided by Gramma and Grampa. About 10 minutes after we arrived mom and dad were forgotten and it was allll about the grandparents. This my favorite pic of the entire vacation.
Peter and I got quite spoiled by my mom and dad as well and found ourselves being pushed out of the house most days to go out for dinner or a movie.
Grant got his Batman set from Santa and Henry got a cell phone and a few other toys and all of us received really great gifts from my entire family. We really are fortunate to have such a welcoming and generous family and to be able to come back for the holidays. It’s hard living so far away from family but they all make it up the minute you drop your bags at the door. 
We had a pretty quiet New Years and all went to bed about 30 seconds after the stroke of midnight. Grant somehow seemed to know something was up and snuck downstairs somewhere around 10 or 11pm.
We all had a great time and much to Gramma and Grampa’s delight both boys were very excited about seeing them on the webcam as soon as we get back.
Peter and I are going on a cruise in May and my parents are going to come up and watch the boys for us. I’m so excited for the cruise but it’s so much better knowing what a ball the boys will be having at home.
gotta run.. it’s past my bedtime,
misty
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