Sam's new hat!!

Sam got this new blue hat along with a book called "Sam's new hat" from Grandma Jan. Isn't it cute?!

Tooth

Ben lost his first
tooth tonight!!!! We're so excited. We can't wait to see what the toothfairy brings~

Christmas

For some reason blogger doesn't like to put things in the order I download them in. So...the pictures should be in the following order. Kids in pj's opening gifts...then the family in Illinois.
Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!!
The whole family at Granny Ginny's. It was a good time, but hard without Grandpa. We really miss him and think of him often.











The kids with birthday cake for baby Jesus.















Daddy and I....yes he does always have a goofy look on his face:)














Mom and Dad with their kids, daughter and son-n-law and grandkids. In true R.G. fashion...he's got his face covered:)










The kids opening presents at our house before leaving for Illinois.













On their way down stairs...before opening gifts.

















Enjoying a cookie to build up strength to open the rest of our presents.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve night....we got the kids to calm down for a second so we could take a picture.
What to do on Christmas Eve? Go outside and play of course! Sam wanted Ben to pull him through the yard......

Party!!!!

Grandma and Santa












This picture was taken at the end of the day. You can tell there are a few kids who did not take a nap. My favorite thing is Becca's face.














Aren't the boys cute?















Let me think...have I been naughty or nice?!

Candy Land Lane

On Saturday night we went to Candy Cane Lane (or Candy Land Lane as Ben calls it). It's a 4 block by 6 block area (approx) that lights up for the holidays. Santa is there and they collect donations for the MACC fund. (Midwest Althetes against childhood cancer).

SNOW DAY!!

For the 1st time in 5 years??? we had a SNOW DAY!! The kids and I decided to get bundled up and walk to Walgreens. Sam does not like snow and screamed as it went into his mouth.
After naps we made cookies....YUM!!!