Big Bear Trip with the Wilkins Family

For the past 3 years Jennifer's family has taken a winter trip up to Big Bear, California. So this year with Thomas gone in the Army & the Francis Family in Iowa attending Law School & the Ward Family now living in Blythe my parents thought they'd take advantage of having everyone around for the holidays and get a "cabin" (more like a mansion) for a couple of days. We had a fun filled trip filled with excitement every minute. We LOVED it, thanks mom & dad for the fun memories.

Josh & Jennifer it was a good thing we took our Jeep, we were able to have some fun and help get others out of sticky places.

We were definitely entertained while staying at "The Entertainer" .

Making a gingerbread village, each of the grand kids were able to make their own house. Although, I think Shannon & Grandma were doing the making and the kiddos were doing the eating.

Thomas & Drake playing pool.

Ready for FHE (left to right) Michael, Steven, Jolisa, Tommy, Jolynn, Jennifer, Josh, Douglas

For family home evening my dad read the Christmas story while the little kiddos acted it out. Here is Mary (Kaycee) riding into town with the help of her mommy & daddy (Shannon & Reed).

Another Mary (Aleena). Audree & Samantha our other Mary's in the back round.

Our little Joseph (Drake) with his favorite Auntie...when he is asked who his favorite Auntie is he says Uncle Josh...Aunt Gigi (Jennifer).....

Mary & Joseph (Kaycee & Drake) they are so cute.

Hanging out Josh & Reed

The girls (left to right) Audree, Shannon, Samantha, Aleena & Jennifer

After FHE my parents sang fun songs with the kids, here they are doing "Little Red Caboose" they all make a train, I love that in this picture Drake is pushing with all his might. So cute.

Frosting cupcakes....a.k.a just eating the frosting straight. This activity was done with Grandma & Grandpa as one can tell they are only eating frosting. I love it.

Hanging out (left to right) Reed, Michael, Douglas, Josh & Steven up above Thomas

Since the cabin was on the lake & it didn't snow till the 2nd day we were there, we were able to go down and feed the ducks which the kiddos enjoyed. Here are the girls in their matching Gymboree (of course) jackets.

We went sledding and had a total blast. It was cold & snowing the whole time, I'm not sure who had more fun the kids or the adults. Our favorite was when we all held onto each other and went down creating a huge train (we were those people...just for the day). The fun never stopped, we can't wait for next year!!