The Rest of December

In no particular order....

We had Christmas a few days early with Steve's parents since they were heading to Texas.

Jack was excited about his new book from Grandpa and Grandma

Steve and I got new satin pillowcases!  Photo credit to Jack haha :)  This was one of Ella's last days with her binkie!  Poor baby!

Christmas morning excitement!  Santa came!

Jack got his "Mike the Knight" castle he asked Santa for.  When he opened it he exclaimed, "I can't believe it really came true this year."

Ella got a new baby which was an instant favorite.

Grandpa winning Ella over by giving her some treats at cousin Larsen's homecoming.

She's not so sure about her new cousin, or his cow hoof cup.

The kids decorating cookies to leave for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Ella didn't want to sit on Santa's lap when we went to meet him at this Christmas tree lot, but she did like looking at the camels.

Snow day!  Ella loved all of our December snow storms this year!

Daddy and Ella at Zoo Lights on Christmas Eve.  We usually have done extended family stuff on Christmas Eve, but this year it was just the four of us.  It was cold, but we took hot cocoa in a thermos and had a blast.

Grandpa Boyd and Grandma Mary got our family a fish tank for Christmas.  We had 4 die in the first week (thanks to our rocking New Years Eve party) but have since kept 3 alive for over a month.  Go us :)  The kids looooove them!

Jack and Tyce shoveling our steps during a snowstorm.  Thanks boys!

Christmas morning snapshot before digging into the presents.  We sure love these two and recognize them as our biggest blessing in life!