My trip to home was great as always, and also quite busy. I started at my brothers' family's house in Las Cruces, NM where my immediate family had Christmas. The warm weather made me want to have Christmas there every year!
Here I am with Kendall, Caleb, and Cadence. Kendall and Cadence are a little over 2 now and Caleb was born in September. I hadn't seen the twins since last Christmas and hadn't had a chance to meet Caleb yet, so I was extremely excited to be there.
My brother Kyle and his wife Tina.
My brother Brad and Kendall and Cadence.
Dad and mom with Cadence, Kendall, and Caleb.
Cadence and Kendall playing peek-a-boo through the sliding glass door.
This is a collage of pictures they have framed and I love some of the pictures in it!
Kendall was pretty excited with her walking and barking puppy. 
And Cadence with hers.
Kendall
Kendall and Brad
Kendall was pretty excited with her walking and barking puppy. 
And Cadence with hers.
Kendall
Kendall and Brad
Girls first, so now...Caleb!
Kyle sewed this USMC shirt for Caleb. This was the most amazing thing I've seen. He had never sewn anything before, but he got a Marine friend's and copied it down to the exact stitching, buttons, pockets, name, etc. I was very impressed!
Kyle's always been a great artist and here he is showing off his B-25 model. Our Grandpa and great uncle were B-25 mechanics in WWII.
After Las Cruces, I went to Wichita, KS to see my Godson Henry, who's parents and I met in college. Henry is almost 2 already, which means he will be pheasant hunting with his dad in no time.
Kyle's always been a great artist and here he is showing off his B-25 model. Our Grandpa and great uncle were B-25 mechanics in WWII.
After Las Cruces, I went to Wichita, KS to see my Godson Henry, who's parents and I met in college. Henry is almost 2 already, which means he will be pheasant hunting with his dad in no time.
Next, I went to Kansas City to see my other Godson, Max and his brothers and sister.
Madie, Jack, Max, and Jacob. Good grief they are getting big! Jacob just turned 10, Jack 7, and Max and Madie are 6. We had a great time playing with nerf guns and watching them play wii and Guitar Hero. Of course, I always lost!
Max and Madie
After that wedding, I went to Wichita, KS for my cousin Jennifer's wedding. Unfortunately I didn't bring my camera, so you'll just have to use your imagination. I hadn't seen almost anyone since last Christmas, so it was nice to see everyone again and see all the little kids growing up.
From Kansas City, I flew to Chicago to my friend Chris and Kerry's wedding. Chris works with me in Munich and returns to Chicago about the same time I return to Denver. They are also the couple I went to Santorini with.
Me, Alissa, Markus, Luiza, Kinsey, and Dean ringing in the New Year. Justin (I'm sure you remember from last year's ski season) and his wife Andrea and son Liam were also there, so it was good to catch up with the old gang.
After that wedding, I went to Wichita, KS for my cousin Jennifer's wedding. Unfortunately I didn't bring my camera, so you'll just have to use your imagination. I hadn't seen almost anyone since last Christmas, so it was nice to see everyone again and see all the little kids growing up.
When I was in Wichita the first time, my friend Andrew and I drove to Lawrence to see KU play California. They have made a lot of updates to Allen Fieldhouse since I graduated (8 years ago...ssshhhhh!), but the atmosphere hasn't changed a bit and it's such a great place to watch college basketball. If you haven't seen the introduction video yet, you should youtube it - you'll get the chills. I always get goosebumps at the Star Spangled Banner anyway, but then adding the intro video after that...not sure what more you need to get excited to play!
Finally, I returned to Denver for a few days to see some co-workers and my neighbors and thier new baby. These 2 pictures are 2 reasons I can't wait to get back to Castle Rock. This is a view from my church to the south toward Pike's Peak and the bottom is a view to the west toward Mt. Evans.
