The Frehners: Holiday Catch Up!!!

The Holidays & New Years catch up....

2013 has been full of excitement and it's only March. We started off the New Year with some of our favorite people. The McCune's so kindly invited us over for dinner and games. My best friend Brooke came along and it was the perfect way to spend the night. We all hugged and cheered at midnight and I vowed that 2013 would be a much better year than last year.

In 2012 I learned a lot of hard lessons & went through a lot of different emotions. I dealt with things my way and I can't say it was right or wrong but that's what I did.

I REALLY learned who is important to me & who I can trust. It surprises me that even at the age of 26 I'm still learning hard lessons in life. I guess I thought I would know it all by now but that's obviously not the case. Things change, people change...life doesn't always work out as planned and those things have been difficult for me to stomach.

The holidays were busy. I would like to say I enjoyed them more than I did but I'm just not a fan of Christmas. I try really hard every year to just stop and enjoy life during Christmas but now days the hustle and bustle just gives me a headache. I love, love, LOVE spending time with our families and our Frehner Christmas Eve tradition is something I look forward to every year.
This year my hard working hubby hurt his back a week before Christmas. We had family in town, lots of plans, parties and fun & he ended up on the couch in a lot of pain. It was horrible. I felt so bad for him. So while trying to make him comfortable, get him his meds, entertain company, cook, clean etc....I was exhausted and more than ready for Christmas to come and go.
We had a get together with my family and I'm so glad we were able to do that. We had a great time. We enjoyed the Frehner family party on Christmas Eve and got to visit with Jake's whole family. Jake's twin had our name for Christmas and he completely spoiled us with an iPad. I LOVE it. I use it like crazy and I don't know how I ever lived without it.

*photo overload of the holidays*

I put together a craft night with the girl's. It was a blast. We crafted all night long, ate some yummy soup, chit chatted & enjoyed each others company.

We also went downtown to see the gorgeous lights with some friends. It wasn't as cold as it was the previous year thank goodness. We rode TRAX, walked around, grabbed some hot chocolate and then headed home. A tradition I LOVE!

My BFF invited me to her company brunch. Dress up was mandatory and I was so excited. They had their brunch at La Caille {spelling?}. One of those fancy places here in Utah. So much fun. The breakfast was amazing, the views were breathtaking and I had so much fun being there with her.

*Most expensive coffee I've ever had. So yummy!

Family party with my crazy clan. Lots of good laughs.

We celebrated this little guy's 8th birthday. Can't believe my nephew is 8 years old. Where does time go??

My *special* brother enjoying his boys birthday party a little to much.
Love the bike helmet that barely fits his head.

And finally the Frehner family party. Oh my goodness I just love these girl's so much. They make life so much better.

My cute Ethan. He makes me laugh.

Family games are a must when we get together.

Hubby's twin brother Jared. We love when he visits. He's the best.

iPad and treats for our dogs. SCORE!!!

Having some fun with the nephews.

Our Christmas tradition at my Dad's house. Homemade tacos compliments of Grandma. These things are so delicious and a family favorite.

And last but not least....yep this is my handsome guy. Ha Ha I bought him this suit for hunting. I don't understand the purpose because it looks hot and sweaty but I guess it's "so cool." I'm just glad his back healed and he was excited to open his gifts.