Saturday, December 23, 2017

Lots of Christmas Activities

We have so many holiday traditions.  Here are a few we knocked out...

We did our annual trip to visit Santa at Bass Pro.  The kids were super excited to visit the "real" Santa and tell him what they wanted and how they've been good.  
Another tradition we have is exchanging Christmas gifts with the Quintero Family and then visiting the Magic Tree together.  We had a blast.  The best part?  Our elves are friends and both wrote notes to ask to come see the Christmas lights...
Toots was super excited to see the lights with us!
The kiddos did their Christmas cookie baking with Nanny...
We visited more Christmas lights...
Ireland's teacher took this adorable picture of her on the way home on the last day before break.  Cutest reindeer I know...
And with how busy this season has been I had to let one tradition go.. holiday cards.  It was sort of liberating.  I made one online and posted it for people to see.  I feel lazy, but here it is....
Next up... CHRISTMAS!!!!  

Christmas with GramMo

Like always, we were really looking forward to celebrating Christmas with GramMo, my brother and his family in Springfield.  Our time did not disappoint.  We had so much fun spending time with family each day.  
Our attempts at a grandchildren picture...
Another attempt with GramMo...
Selfie with high school Heidi...
The kids were ready for gift opening time...
We enjoyed a lunch with cousins...
My nephew is adorable and LOVES to get his hair brushed.  Ireland didn't mind constantly doing it for him. 
Happy and tired girl on her way home with her new baby.
Thanks GramMo for an awesome weekend.  Enjoy warm Florida!!!