We spent Christmas in Arkansas again this year; it was our 9th year to make it back home to visit family around Christmas time and I'm so thankful it has always worked out that way for us. (And for a husband who knows how important it is to us and does everything in his power to make sure we're back home!) When we lived in Colorado there was always the threat of a blizzard that could hinder our trip home, and in Texas there's sometimes ice, but for the last two years it's always work that gets in the way. Justin requests vacation time, but in the oil field, that doesn't always mean anything.
This year, a few days before we're scheduled to make the long drive to Arkansas, more jobs came up and he needed to stay to make sure it was all taken care of (same thing happened in 2018 too). It's annoying, but something we're pretty accustomed to after 8 years in the oil field. Last year Justin drove us to Arkansas and then flew back home to work the weekend, and then flew back to Arkansas right before Christmas. This year, he enlisted the help of one of his sweet brothers to get us home. Uncle "Jake-o" drove to Midland on Wednesday morning, and then followed me and the kids back to Arkansas Thursday morning. Justin stayed to work and then flew to Arkansas on Saturday.
Cousins had sleepovers and played games with Uncle Drew-
We hiked at Lee Creek (very slowly)-
Some rode bikes (and borrowed his mama's shoes)-
We opened presents-
Uncle Dan and Aunt Monica put together a fun game for all the kids-
We enjoyed each others company-
Juliette met Grandmas, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins-
And we kept tradition by visiting the Hodo House for their light display-
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| Juliette's first time :) |
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