*FIRST DAY IN CRESTED BUTTE*

We had fun just hanging around the house. Trevor took the girls out to play in the snow, while Erin and I ran some errands. Later we all went to dinner at a local pizza place called, Secret Stash.

*NEW YEAR's 2012*

We spent the day at monkey business, a inflatable place for kids and then headed over to Jack Stack to eat dinner with grandma and Grandpa Hauk.





Audrey and me climbing the wall. Audrey said ouch the entire climb. Next Erin and I had to get Fletcher up the wall.

*HAPPY NEW YEAR'S*

We had a pretty low key New Year's Eve and just stayed in with the girls. Erin, Audrey, and Fletcher came over to celebrate and Audrey ended up spending the night with the girls. She stayed up longer then the girls!





























Countdown!

*HAPPY NEW YEAR'S*

We had a pretty low key New Year's Eve and just stayed in with the girls. Erin, Audrey, and Fletcher came over to celebrate and Audrey ended up spending the night.

* OUR LIGHTS*

When Maren was really little she always asked why we didn't have lights. Last year I finally broke down and got some to hang on the house. It seemed to keep her happy for a year, because this year she asked Santa if we could have colorful lights. I really like how our house lights look, but maybe next year I can figure out how to work some color into the display.

*CHRISTMAS 2011*

The girls slept in more than usual and woke up at 7:50. We convinced them to snuggle in and sleep some more in our bed until we were ready to head down. They were so excited to see their stockings and presents. However, during it, Maren just seemed tired. Sure enough, once the presents were done she climbed on the couch and snuggled up with dad and took a nap. Once she woke up, she got into her presents a little bit. Of course Alexa had fun playing all morning with her new presents. Aunt Rachel came by and took Alexa with her to Grandpa and Grandma Burhans' since Maren was still sick. It turned out to be a good call that we stayed home, because Maren ended up being sick again and I ended up getting sick too later that day.

The girls coming down in the morning.

Checking out the note from Santa.

Finding the presents.













Poor sick Maren.

Maren missed to from going to grandma and grandpa Burhans' house, but enjoyed opening up presents from them when she felt a little better. Aunt Rachel brought them back for her when she dropped Alexa off.

*CHRISTMAS EVE*

We had so many plans today. We were going to go to Grandma Hauk's, church, Christmas Carol play and dinner. However, Maren is still getting sick. Jay was able to reschedule the play for Monday night and we decided to just stay home. I think it was a good thing, because Maren kept getting sick. We laid around all day and night and then got ready for Santa, by giving him some bread and milk. We also told Eddie the Elf goodbye and then we tucked the girls into bed. It's been a tradition to have the girls sleep in Maren's room on Christmas Eve. Maren usually climbs into the window seat to sleep.

Girls saying goodbye to Eddie the Elf.




Setting cookies and milk out for Santa. He actually got strawberry bread. I explained to the girls that would probably like something other then cookies for once.

The girls always sleep in Maren's room on Christmas Eve.