Christmas 2012

Presents!

The movie Brave

A new mini American Girl doll for her collection

Noah had to put everything he opened in front of the camera while saying "cheese."

More "cheese"



His very own mixer

London Bridge at G&G Crim's

Sadie and Noah chowing down



Jamming with Uncle Austin (even Sadie was dancing and clapping)

These brave souls spent hours making a snow fort with tunnels.

Everybody loves Uncle Andrew!

Hanging with Cousin Jude

Smile!

Hug

"We want a ride Uncle Kyle."

Green PJs after their sauna

Acting out the Christmas story while Papa reads

Ian, Amanda, and Jude

Kyle and Lindsey



Caleb and Katy

Our family of four for just a few more days

Papa and Grandma with their grandkids

Opening more presents

A magazine perfect for Janis

Aunt Amanda made this adorable hat

And one for Noah too

We had a very fun and memorable Christmas this year. It started the weekend before with our own little family Christmas. The kids enjoyed their gifts and we relaxed at home. Then we headed to Mom and Dad's for a couple of days. It was a house full of Crims and we played games, watched movies, played in the snow, and just hung out. The kids had a blast with all of their aunts, uncles, and cousins. We ended the week at the Andersons. All of Ethan's brothers and wives were back this year for Christmas. We enjoyed several meals together, dominoes, shopping. The boys did a hot dog roast in the snow and lots of saunas. It was a great week spending time with family.

I was waking up most nights with a backache. Friday night, I had several contractions and thought we might be heading to the hospital but they stopped. We headed home Saturday morning to get our stuff unpacked and rest at home. I'm sure glad we did...