Christmas Day

Christmas Day we headed to Jackson to my grandma's house.  Almost everyone was there, we were only missing one of my cousins.  While eating dinner two deer were spotted out in the backyard.  The children were so excited, who am I kidding so were some of the adults.

 The 3 littlest ones passed out the gifts.  They needed a little help reading the names and maybe who they went to, but all of the gifts made it to who they belonged to.  And there was only one little argument.  For a Christmas gathering that is good!!!!  Inside joke right there!!!!

 Once we got home we called and had Ben's dad come on over to do gifts with him. 

Christmas Morning

Once we got home from Rochester on Christmas Eve we headed to one our friends house for a little Holiday fun.  This family has become part of our family in more ways than I can count.  I am not sure what I would do without them.

On Christmas morning when Devin woke up he needed to check to see if Santa drank his milk and ate the cookies.

 This little man was very excited to open gifts.

 He received this gift from Santa and he was very excited about it.

 I think overall it was a successful morning at our house.  I found this rocket ship and this has been one of Devin's new favorite toys right now.

Christmas with Ben's mom

On Christmas Eve we spent the day with Ben's mom over in Rochester.  We headed over the night before and went to the movie and just relaxed.  But the next day was all about spending time with Grandma in Devin's eyes.  They played, opened gifts, and went out to eat.  Overall it was a wonderful day!!!!  We had great conversations and lots of fun playing around.  Well Grandma and Devin had fun playing around.  Ben and I got took the time to watch them play!!!!

A special little man to many people

Devin has found his way into many people's hearts.  He is a very special little man and loved by a lot of people.  But we always have a special place in our hearts for people too.  But there is one person that has a very special place and that would be Devin's baby-sitter Kayla.  She will be graduating this year and I guess Devin told her something about not going because he wont know how to go and see her.  Kayla took the time and made Devin a new blanket for Christmas.  He has slept with it every night since he has gotten it.

 He got one more present, but this one was not from Kayla but from her dad.  Can you tell he likes his new hat!!!

Christmas with my mom

On Sunday we had Christmas with my mom.  What a fun time we all had and for the most part it was not too loud, which is odd.

Austin was wanting his picture taken, not in front of the tree, but behind the couch by this big present and Devin kept photo bombing!!!

 OF course no day is complete without finding Alexis and Ben cuddled up together.

 And then there is Austin being silly.

 This Fall mom had her kitchen redone.  I have to say that it really did turn out really nice.

 In order it be in any pictures this is how I usually get in.  Self Portraits!!!!

 I asked if the kids would sit in front of the tree.  Well, I got Austin for a minute and then he ran away and then Robin (who is 30) came and then this is what I got!!!!

 Devin digging under the tree to find his presents!!!

 I think he likes his new sweatshirt and those PJs had to be wore that night!!!

Fun filled weekend

Well, my Christmas vacation has finally started and I am glad to have a few weeks off from work.  So, on Friday my mom and I headed to Jackson for Alexis' Christmas concert and then after that we brought her and Austin back to town with us.  On Saturday we added a four kid into the mix for the day and night.  Overall they had a good time.  Saturday morning the boys went with Grandpa to the Harley store to see Santa and out for lunch.  While they were gone the girls played and made friendship bracelets and we went out for lunch with Grandma.  That afternoon we made a gingerbread house and Christmas trees.  It was a lot of fun and one big mess.  But then again anything fun is always messy.

 After that it was time for a little quite time and a movie.  So, they all cuddled up on the couch and watched a movie.

 After supper this is how I found Alexis all cuddled up with Ben.  I think this is one of her favorites.

We had four kids over night and the evening went just fine.  But I have to say that one is a lot easier than four!!!!

Riding in the firetruck

Devin got asked on Saturday afternoon to ride in the firetruck.