Last week, when we were at one of our coldest moments, Rob grabbed the grill and took it to the rooftop of our apartment and we started an amazing fire. It was on this day that our town turned off the water and electricity for the day. So.....we sat by the big fire and kept warm. I think it was the warmest we have all been in weeks!!
I believe I mention, gripe, groan, complain about the cold every year. Until you experience it....it is so hard to explain, except that you never get warm. Getting up in the morning is difficult, moving from any warm spot takes extreme effort, however, I have learned if I can start moving and move all day than I can stay relatively warm. At this point in the month, our house has now reached refridgerator state....meaning it is colder inside than outside. But, I will not bore you with my endless talk of how cold it is and share with you what we have been doing about it. :)
This is my hero....providing for his family by making fire!!
Hudson enjoying the fire. You will note that as the night goes on, the fire gets larger. Do not fear, Hudson was not burned in any of the taking of these pictures. 
This was what my kitchen looked like while Hannah and I made dinner: popcorn and Grilled Ham and cheese sandwiches. At this point I would like to say "thank you" to all those who have sent me candles this year. 
The boys, looking a little like homeless people being warmed by the fire. Yes, Ryan is in shorts. This is due to the fact that his knee had all the skin ripped off during his motorcycle accident and so long pants really hurt it. So he was especially thankful for the fire! 
As I said, the fire kept getting bigger and Hudson was never burned!
Hudson enjoying the fire. You will note that as the night goes on, the fire gets larger. Do not fear, Hudson was not burned in any of the taking of these pictures. This was what my kitchen looked like while Hannah and I made dinner: popcorn and Grilled Ham and cheese sandwiches. At this point I would like to say "thank you" to all those who have sent me candles this year. The boys, looking a little like homeless people being warmed by the fire. Yes, Ryan is in shorts. This is due to the fact that his knee had all the skin ripped off during his motorcycle accident and so long pants really hurt it. So he was especially thankful for the fire! 
As I said, the fire kept getting bigger and Hudson was never burned! 
Ahhh....and yes there is the daughter. She too sat and warmed herself by the fire. All were present for this event.
After a while, Ryan brought out his guitar and we had a fun campfire sing-a-long. We will always remember our fire on the rooftop! 
Hudson and I singing a duet together.
Hannah sitting on Santa's lap....aka...Rob.
Luigi...I mean Hudson... 
Stocking Time!
So sad our girls had to go home. :( 
Yes, I am on my phone, calling the hotel van they can pull up to the exit, we would be there shortly.
We woke up early the next morning and took a trip to this country's big wall.
Now we have arrived in our small town and are enjoying a local meal together....at least some were enjoying the local meal. :) 
his dorm and roommates...at least a few of them,
Then we headed out to the countryside to visit some friends. They treated us to lunch in their home and a good visit. 
Then the boys took the football to the streets and started up a small game. 
Everyone thought this was most interesting to watch.
Here are my dad and KerryAnn on a bridge in one of the towns we visited. 
Hannah and Hudson doing their decorating of the tree. 
And finally, the group picture around the tree before opening Christmas presents together. You will notice we are(almost) all wearing OU clothing, this is becasue we had just watched the OU/OSU game. Of course, Rob and Hudson wear OU shirts almost every day of the year, is that a problem? 