My Family Christmas!

We had a great time for Christmas this year!   It started with Mass at St. Peter's.  The kiddos were involved and I had a very handsome St. Gabriel and a sweet villager!

We came home and opened a few presents...

They were both so excited to see the gift that the purchased open!

On the menu was snacks....lots of high calorie goodness!!!   To top off the night was a family movie night watching The Polar Express! 

Momma had to sleep with Kendra so she didn't discover that Santa arrived in the middle of the night.  (She only woke up 3 times from 11-630!!!!)

She was sure to find these babies....hard to wrap a bike!

Christmas day was all about relaxing and enjoying family and a great bowl of Chicken Enchilada soup!

The kids (i.e. Brian) were dying to play in the snow and the day was perfect for it!  

I so loved this time spent with my family!   Made me appreciate it more without all the hustle and bustle.  I think the kids enjoyed it too!

Merry Christmas with New Traditions

As you all know, we decided to keep our holidays low key this year.  We have traveled and traveled and had chaotic Christmas celebrations for years.  This year we are staying home to start our own traditions!   

The best part is the traditions.   We had the grandparents come to visit to help us with these traditions.   We have had both sets of Wisconsin grandparents come down and will continue with the Iowa grandparents in January!  (over a month of Christmas celebration!  what kid wouldn't love that?)

What fun we have had!  Creating memories that will last a life time!

Here is wishing you all a very Merry Christmas.