New Year's Eve

We drove back from Indiana on New Year's Eve and had some great friends over that night to celebrate and stay up late. Playing games and ringing in the New Year!

Indiana Trip

Maiya enjoying the light dusting of snow.

Maiya's real Indiana love - Casper - Grandma and Grandpa's dog.

Checking out Uncle Andy's work. They have a slide! At work!

Dan and Wesley reuniting their special bond.

Cousin bath time!

Reading stories before bed.

Mr. Smiles

Mr. Smiles got sleepy.

Kids played at an indoor playground. It was a lot of fun!

Maiya doing some rock climbing!

Christmas Day

Santa came!

Maiya asked for a Minnie Mouse guitar.

Evan asked for a Lego train (of, course). 

Luke asked for yet another Lego Star Wars ship.

Evan got drums!

This year, the kids got Dan and I gifts from the school's holiday shop. It was fun to see what they choose for each of us. Evan got Dan these super cool sun glasses.

Luke got me this cool (and, accurate) coffee mug.

We got a lot of great new games for Christmas. We spent a lot of the day playing them.

Dan and I enjoying our gift to each other.

Lego building station (some may call it a dining room... but, not us!)

Maiya loves her new "ear puffs."

Big Hero 6 Baymax PJ's!

Christmas Eve Traditions

Listening to our "Twas the Night Before Christmas book" that is recorded by Grammy and Grandad.

Cookies for Santa!

Excited snuggles!

Off they go - upstairs to bed!

Christmas Eve pictures

My handsome 10 year old.

Adorable 7 year old. 

Spunky 5 year old.

Sweet kiddos.

Best dog ever.

An attempt at a family picture.

Festive glasses with Mom.

Making Christmas Cookies

Cutting out the shapes.

Working hard on decorating.

Tongue out in concentration.

Looking yummy!

Yep! They are yummy!