Macdonald-Mann Christmas

The Macdonald-Mann Family

Cousins!
Back row: Maycie, Leiden, Addie, Machara, Gavin
Front row: Alex, Max

Soon-to-be Aunt Joy!

Dear Grandma Marilyn. Thanks, Grandma, for showing us such a fun time in Utah. We love you and miss your hospitality.

Grandpa Clynn sitting back and enjoying the grandkids from a distance.

Cousin Leiden modeling one of Aunt Mercedes crafty creations.

Raaaaaaaarrr!

We had so much fun with all the cousins at Kangaroo Zoo. Maycie loved the big slide.

Wheeeeee Gavin!

Max always sporting a cool doo.

Uncle Andy and Gavin. Thanks for taking all the great photos, Andy.

At the Robbins' Roost

The Robbins Cabin was the location of Christmas celebration with Grandpa Robbins or more commonly know as "Duke". The kids had a blast when dad took them on an adventure sleigh ride behind the snowmobile. I spent my time cozing up in the warm cabin with good food and a book - oh, and cleaning up after Alex and his stomach flu leftovers.

Happy Cousins at the cabin.

Our snow bunny, Addie.

A BARTH-ROBBINS CHRISTMAS

The Barth-Robbins Christmas started as a vision about 6 months earlier. It was no small miracle to get 21 people from 4 different states together at the same time. As I made phone calls months in advance and begged people to keep looking for cheap plane tickets and cancel cruise plans, it all started to come together. What an amazing, chaotic weekend. After several years we finally reunited the Barth-Robbins clan with 8 children, 4 spouses, 7 grandchildren (with one on the way). Lots of memories were made which will have to last us several more years.

The Barth-Robbins

Christmas 2008

Proud Parents

The Macdonalds
(Rob, Adria, Addie, Maycie & Alex)

The Calls
(Levi, Carrie, McKay & Kyler)

The Shurtliffs

(Scott, Liesl, Whitney & Ty - with baby Christopher on the way)

Paul and Tiffany Barth

Patrick Robbins

Chad Barth

Caitlin Robbins

Marisa Barth

The entryway hosting 21 (or more) pairs of shoes.

Making Memories

A roucous game of "Would you rather...". Paul showing his dance abilities and balance.

Thank goodness for the Wii to entertain all these adult children. Patrick and Scott are struttin' their stuff on Raving Rabbids.

It wouldn't be Christmas without a festive Christmas sweater, and since mom has resigned from wearing them, Chad, Tiffany and Paul decided to carry on the tradition. They could be on a Christmas card.

Chad and Caitlin

Patrick and Rob.

Kitchen Duty

It was not a small feat to feed 21 people. Thanks to Carrie' s organization, we all took turns doing something and no one went hungry.

Paul on dish duty.

"Where's the grub?"

Mmmm. Carving (or tearing, rather) the turkey.

When your 6 months pregnant just watching meal prep can be exhausting.

Way to keep things going, Carrie.

Cool Cousins!

It was so fun to get reacquanted with our cousins.

Wrestling with Aunt Ris.

Cousins in a row. Kyler, McKay, Whitney, Addie.


Cousin Whitney.

Aunt "A" reading bedtime stories.

More Cousins

Cousin, Ty.

Cousin McKay.

Cousin, Kyler.

Faces at the window.

Cozy Cousin on the Couch. From left to right: Maycie, McKay, Whitney, Addie, Alex.

Pinata Party

Grandma Barth gave the kids a pinata party. All the grandkids took a swing-or several. Inside were individual presents for each grandchild. It was a blast!