The first day, the boys took McKay sledding.
Of course, he loved every minute of it.
Christmas Eve, we went over to my Aunt & Uncle's house for a delicious dinner. Following dinner, the kiddos put on our traditional Nativity production. McKay wanted nothing to do with the dressing up part; but, despite his lack of participation, he was really excited about it.
Here's the cast. It's so fun being on the other side of it after all these years, getting to watch our own kids.
Our entire trip McKay was completely obsessed, as usual, with his Uncle Britt. From morning until night, all he wanted was to play with 'Bit'. He followed and pulled him around everywhere he went. For the first time ever, my little mama's boy wanted nothing to do with me..and let me tell you, I didn't mind one bit! It was rather refreshing. Btw, Britt, will you please come live with me! ;)
Christmas morning at the hotel and some stocking action.
Opening presents, McKay was in heaven.
Being goofy.
We also wondered around campus and the BYU bookstore. Chocolate covered cinnamon bears anyone?
How cute are they?!
A picture to remember Grandma's house. Home away from home.
'The Fudge Lady' floral arrangement.
Perhaps a strange shot to take but, c'mon, who else has a blue & white casket with a BYU logo on it?! Unique. Just like her. After the services, the entire extended family got out sharpies and signed it with love, covered from top to bottom. So Grandma. She would have loved it.
Grandma Glamour Derelys Lovely and Grandpa.
Derelys Dana Anthony
Grandma and me.
Christmas this year was rather bittersweet for me. Last minute, we headed up to Utah in order to attend my grandma's funeral. The service was one of a kind. In attendance, former BYU coach- LaVel Edwards, a professional MBA player- Mark Eaton, conducted by one of the 70's, a breathtaking musical number by a Mormon Tabernacle member, 7 children, 30+ grandchildren, 30+ great grandchildren, friends and loved ones. In closing, grandma's fudge and the BYU fight song. What a full life she led. I'm not going to lie, it's been extremely tough to part with her...and I suppose it doesn't help feeling overly emotionally pregnant either; although tough regardless. For anyone who knows me, they also know how special this lady was and always will be to me. Growing up living across the street as well as living in her basement between moves, during college, and my first year of marriage, she was more like a mother to me and really, also became one of my best friends. When Jeff proposed, he went straight to Grandma first to ask for my hand in marriage. She became friends with all of my friends. I always felt of her love and knew she was there for me, rooting me on and guiding me along the way. Full of life and energy, quick, witty, eccentric, strong, inspirational, and one of the most influential persons in my life. She taught me so much and has been my rock throughout my life. I am so grateful for the wonderful relationship I have had with this amazing woman. She will truly be missed and how sweet the day will be when I will get to see her again. I know you are up there partying in heaven, Grandma! I am so happy for you to be reunited with your Mama and your Mr. Wonderful. Love you forever, like you for always, forever and ever my grandma, my mother, my friend you will be.
