The Holidays Are Over.

So...it's the new year. I know, I know. It has been the new year for 22 days. Somehow it just doesn't quite seem like it, though. I truly thought that at this point, Jose and I would have some idea of what would be happening with his job...if we would be moving...if we might be getting out of an apartment and into a house. But, still we wait. So, even though our Christmas celebrations were spread over about a month, it feels strange that they're over, but the waiting is not.

All that to be said, we had an amazing Christmas. And, even though most everyone is fully embracing 2013, I still want to share a few of my favorite Christmas moments before packing up the year and moving on.

We celebrated an early Christmas in our little apartment before heading to Indiana. Year two of tamales and menudo was a success...look at that happy husband.

Diego fed off of Griff's excitement. Both boys were up early on our Christmas morning ready to go.

We left Colorado right as the snow hit, but don't worry...we brought it to Indiana with us. So much so that our flight to Houston after Christmas was cancelled. My parents saved the day, of course, by flying Court, Lily, Finn and Crosby to Indy. And, Ryan pulled the hero move of surprising us all for the tiny window of time that he had off. It was a super-fun trip, complete with lots of snow play for Griff (Thanks Duke, Sam and Whit!), night sledding, and always generous gift giving.

These two photos pretty much say it all. My boys love Jayden and Julia. Now if only we lived close enough for them to babysit...

When we finally made it back to Denver, we packed up and headed to Pueblo. Joe and Georgia graciously extended Christmas for us. Griff was so happy to see one more Christmas tree. While we couldn't be a part of the actual family party, we were so happy to exchange gifts and spend time together. The first Christmas I spent in Pueblo, Georgia and I pretty much bought each other the same gift. We have continued the tradition of being on the same gift wave length--this year each buying Jose a new coat. He's going to be really warm. We also celebrated Christian's tenth birthday with his buddies and family. It was great fun to see him in the middle of all of his friends, having a great time.

Griff's First Christmas Program

Excellent participation...so glad he kept most of his clothes on.

Three.

My sweet, rambunctious explorer turned three yesterday. We had a day full of his favorite places and things. Dinosaurs, rockets, and playgrounds! He may have opened a few presents and eaten some cake, as well. I am so looking forward to this new year in Griffin's life...the conversations, the discoveries, the friends, and the learning. He has grown in leaps and bounds in the last year--from toddler to little boy. I know that three will be just as magical and exciting. I hope this birthday was a glimpse of the wonderful year to come.

Physical Challenges.

Just about any Biber family gathering results in a physical challenge--balancing on one leg to the floor and back up, push-ups on the counter, jumping (we're terrible jumpers)...you get the idea. Well, I think Jose has gotten the bug. When we were in Pueblo, we spent a little time at the playground with Nick and Christian. It looked a little something like this:

Gobble.

Since Jose and I were married, I have wanted to do a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. It is one of those traditions that not every family can appreciate, but loving the workout high, we do. We signed up for the Gobble Wobble at Clement Park. Jose was a little doubtful as we were bundling the kids up, but felt pumped once he finished his first race ever!

Then...we headed to Pueblo to play outside, eat Turkey, talk and laugh with family, and celebrate Griff's birthday! It was a fun-filled weekend. And, we even got to go on a movie double-date with Jason and Laura thanks to some excellent grandparents.

These Girls.

After months of anticipation, my amazing sisters were finally in Colorado. There is little in the world that is better than spending time with them. So, I was especially excited when Whit got to spend a bonus day here after flying to Vegas for work. We had a wonderful weekend, playing outside in the unseasonably warm weather and eating tasty food and surviving a hot yoga class. My boys got lots of love from Court and Whit and are already looking forward to the time we'll all spend together at Christmas!