December!!

So we had a fun and busy December as most everyone did! We enjoyed Christmas festivities and then spent a week at my parents for Christmas and New Year's while our house was painted on the main and upper floors. We love all the colors we picked!! Savanna also turned 7 on the 22nd! Can't believe she's that old. Here's some pictures. They got out of order and I'll try to have a description for some of them.

Christmas!!! We came down to my parents late Christmas Eve night. The kids had a blast opening all their presents, hanging out with family, playing with their new toys, enjoying pot roast for Christmas dinner and Savanna played in the snow.  Here's some fun pictures. I realized I took all the pictures though so there isn't any of me. My cousin, Debbie, took some though.  I was spoiled with a new shark mop, crock pot, vegetable chopper,earrings, ornament, and a nice jacket among other things. TC got a genetic test and some new shirts. The kids got a trampoline from Santa (a smaller one that will go in our basement when it's finished) and some games from Santa. Savanna alos got an Anna doll, some clothes, earrings,games, etc. Clark got a Ninja turtle chair, basketball hoop, books, games, video, etc. Linnea got clothes and about 7 new stuff animals and a car to drive around in. We were spoiled and very grateful and hope our family liked the gifts we got them too.

Some pictures from other days at my parents. My dad made the kids Mickey Mouse pancakes several mornings. They loved them!

Fun with my cousin, Michael. My kids love Michael!

Enjoying some hot chocolate after playing in the snow.

Bean Museum-That is a fun museum and totally free!

Ok these are back to the beginning of December when we were putting up our Christmas tree.

Fun at the Festival of Trees

Santa Run!

Visit with Santa!

Receiving a note from Santa in the mail!

Our Little Santa!

Making gingerbread houses

Fun at Thanksgiving Point

Savanna's birthday!-On her birthday Savanna wanted to hang out in the morning, then we ate at Olive Garden for lunch, she picked out a present from her grandparents at the store watched a movie in the afternoon and then had pizza, cake and opened presents with my family that night.

Christmas Eve-I took Savanna and Clark ice skating. Savanna's been taking ice skating lessons  and she loves it! Then we hosted Christmas Eve dinner that night-We had ham, potatoes, green been casserole, salad, rolls, and sparking cider. Then we acted out the Christmas story, sang Christmas carols, watched some short videos on the Christmas story and read 'Twas the Night before Christmas."