As usual, we enjoyed several Christmas celebrations as we made time to see all our family. We’re so fortunate to have extended family close enough to visit consistently, even if it makes for a busy holiday season!
Two weekends before Christmas we went to DFW. There we did Christmas with Min, again at Grandmommy and Grandbobby’s with all the cousins, and once more with Granpops, Nana, and Gina. The kids loved seeing everyone and getting to open so many generous gifts. Caden particularly likes his Lego set and Kamy is determined to figure out how to do nice spirographs with her kit. Numerous puzzles have been enjoyed as well.
The kids were given more train tracks and accessories, so we built a massive train line one afternoon.
Christmas itself was spent at home! Last year we drove up to Colorado immediately after Christmas, but this time we stayed home for a change. Min came out for a couple of days to celebrate with us.
Keller and I gave the kids one big combined gift — a trampoline! They are both at a point in gymnastics where it would help to have a trampoline to practice on, and what kid doesn’t like jumping?! The trampoline is a huge hit and it gets daily use. Keller and I put it together under the car port Christmas Eve and the kids saw it from the window Christmas morning. They were so surprised!
Oma and Opa came down for a visit a week later. The kids talked Opa into jumping on the trampoline with them and promptly held him hostage there for the next hour, wearing him out and then not letting him off. =) They gave Caden his own waterproof, shock proof camera which has been a big hit! Kamy was given a 20″ bicycle, so she has new bigger wheels to ride.
Merry Christmas 2016 and Happy New Year 2017!
