White Christmas

Christmas morning was spent at our house and consisted of making home aide cinnamon rolls, blowing out candles for Jesus, and opening a few gifts from Santa before heading over to Tula and Pop's house.

It was a relaxing day filled with food, naps, and good ole family time.  

  Here are the pics from the day.

This next series of pictures cracks me up.  It is nearly impossible to get a pic with all the grand kids   We have milk cups in the picture, objects in front of peoples faces, and screaming kids.  Poor Tula and Pop!

SNOW!!!  Luke was in awe and totally loved it!  He got to go outside.  We didn't have the proper attire for Benjamin and Audrey, so they just watched from inside the Moms. 

After a DELICIOUS meal cooked by Tula, we all too naps (it was AMAZING!), and then had present time.  We were all spoiled by Tula and Pop, to say the least!

 Audrey got a piano and it was a huge hit.

Benjamin wanted in on the action...

So he took charge...

 And got right on in...

This picture cracks me up.

Audrey so mad she isn't getting to play with HER toy and Benjamin without a care in the world tickling the ivories. 

Tula and Pop got all the little kids a "vehicle".  They were all so excited!

What a blessing to have such a magical, white Christmas this year!!

Christmas Eve

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve with the Schmid side of the family. 

The Friday before Christmas was the annual Schmid Christmas dinner which is hosted by Aunt Betty and often includes lots of extended family.  

Here Will and I are right before leaving.  Our little bun in the oven is growing, growing.

Christmas Eve morning we arrived at Miss E and Boot's house.  We kicked off the day with Ben's big gift from Miss E and Boots. Benjamin LOVED his new train table! It looks great in our game room and has already logged many hours.

Benjamin thought Will's hat was just hilarious.  

He loved exploring Miss E's house and looking at all her decorations. 

We ate lunch at the club.  I love this sweet picture of my guys.

I was trying to get a shot of Ben solo and stood him on the table. He fell mid picture taking... pretty funny. Flying reindeer. 

Ben loved all the Christmas touches the club had to offer. 

Note: He may have stole a souvenir from the tree - see his hand. :)

The lunch ended with some yummy eggnog.  Benjamin and I enjoyed the non-adult version. Ben was in heaven and couldn't resist licking his cup clean.

Getting sleepy.

So sweet. 

After a nice nap, Benjamin opened a few more gifts from the family.  Uncle Matt's Thomas the Train was a huge hit!

After presents we headed over to Aunt Lindy and Uncle Bill's house for their annual Christmas Eve dinner. Benjamin is the only kid so he got LOTS of attention.  Miss E loved showing him off.

By the end of the day my little elf was pretty sleepy. We headed home and went to bed.  

Stay tuned for Christmas with the Gibson's.

Tula's 1st Annual Christmas Cousin Breakfast

Tula decided to start a new tradition this year and had all her grand kids over for breakfast for a Christmas celebration.  We had eggs, bacon, yummy donuts and "cold coco".  The kids got to open some fun treat, including these snow hats in the pictures, and then we all watched a Christmas movie.  Benjamin woke up on the wrong side of the bed and was a little disagreeable but the rest of us had a blast! It was a ton of fun, and something we will look forward to yearly.  Thanks Tula!

So sweet.

We are so happy Uncle Grant is home from school! He is fantastic with all the kids and always a great entertainer.

Hopefully next year our little Grinch will a little happier at the 2nd annual party. :)

Benjamin was a lot happier for the actual Christmas celebrations... stay tuned for more holiday post.

School Christmas Program

Benjamin was super excited about his school Christmas program!

He will be 2 in a month... where the heck are your teeth kid!?

Here we are right before leaving for the big show. 

(I need a better camera. Sigh.  Please excuse the blurry photos.)

Benjamin was a lamb in the program and did great.  He sucked his fingers, looked around, and played with the ear next to him... I would call that a success!

After the program we had a party in his classroom with the parents.

We love Tula living so close!

Benjamin opening his book during the book exchange. 

Overall the program/party was fun... I look forward to him getting a little older and getting into holiday fun more.

That night Will and I went to Denbury's annual Christmas party. (Thanks Tula and Pop for a kids free night!)  Will and I enjoyed getting our cartoon pictures drawn.

Hmmm... good thing we have pretty good self-esteems. :)

They had a professional taking pictures of couples as they left.  Will was reluctant to get a prom picture done but I was pleased to have it for a keepsake. Baby #2 is starting to show a little...

We had lots of fun at the party but were excited to get home and play with this adorable little man the next day!