Kevin and Alison

One time this year so far, there has been some snow.  Not a ton, but it was perfect for making snowmen! April couldn't have been more proud of her snowman.  Then, she helped Peter make one too :)

She told she'd wait to take her shower until after the did the gem dig, because "afterwards I'll be all muddy".  She was SO excited!! Thank you Mawna and Pap for this terrific gift! This is the first one she found.  There are supposed to be 11 in the block, and she found 7 so far! We are waiting until another rainy day comes along to finish the rest :)

We made our way to Kevin's parents the Wednesday after Christmas.  Trains were Peter's #1 priority and he got a lot of time downstairs with Daddy and Grandpa. We got to see some of Kevin's family - April makes friends with everyone!!  At one point she shouted out "hug the one you love!" and gave Uncle Bob a huge hug :) Thursday we hung around the house and ran out to the mall to get some energy out. Then we had our gift opening with Kevin's parents, brother, and sister-in-law. On Friday, we headed to Poppop and Mimi's.  Peter was hungry....so he ate first ;) April continued to love on her relatives ;)  during the gift exchange! Uncle Matt was so nice to April :) Chloe drew Noah's name in the exchange.  My uncle made him an arrow-pen and he was LOVING it.  He liked hearing it was made from a real arrow :) How did we ring in the New Year?  By building "lego land" in the playroom!!

Christmas morning was full of excitement and happy shouts of joy :) After church we hosted lunch and this little honey came to my house :)  What a sweetie pie!! Christmas part 2 was on the 26th.  These girls had some afternoon fun: and then we all gathered at Mawna and Pap's for a gift opening extravaganza!! You should have seen the effort behind the camera for this picture ;) Buffalo plaid was popular this year :)   Christmas part 3 & 4 will come soon!!