Hanging with the Hawkins.

We had such a blast with the Hawkins side of the family while we were there. We missed out on most of the Hawkins gatherings but made the most of the ones we made it too. We spent lots of time with grandma and grandpa and Becky and Hema.

My mom has so many fun things to play with. Here are the boys playing with this darling tiny wooden village I remember playing with as a child. Sterling Henry particularly loved it.

Gouverneur being a serious big boy. He moved up to a highchair while we were in Utah.
Grandpa feeding the Gouverneur. I love this picture. Also pictured, Gouverneur's new boots that he got for Christmas that might be my favorite piece of baby clothing we own. Darling!

Cousin Vela feeding Gouverneur. Vela loved helping me with the baby.
We rang in the new year on the farm. Here is grandma and Sterling making food. Sterling made bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers that were amazing. My mom made her traditional seafood gumbo that is out of this world.
We also had smoked salmon, compliments of the Fillmores. Smoked salmon is the Fillmore family Christmas tradition. We ate our weight in it over the holidays. The boys smoked some for Eric's baby blessing and we took a fillet down to share with the Hawkins. AMAZING!!!
Cora and Gouverneur. They are 11 months apart. Cora is the most darling little girl. Look at those eyes. She also loved the baby.

Here we are ringing in the new year.

The cousins going crazy. They loved the new year's celebration. We may have celebrated at 10pm. The kids will never know.
By far my favorite picture from the trip. My parents gave all the grandkids fleeces this year. This picture is just too cute. It needs a frame... soon!
We did see Jason and Brandi, Joe and Rindi, and Josh and Laura on Christmas Eve but of course I forgot my camera. We missed all those who didn't come this year. Maybe next year...

We are so blessed to have such amazing families. We wished we lived closer but make the most of the time we do spend together. We love you all, both Hawkins and Fillmores!