Christmas

First we went to Nonnie and Papa's. Eliana loved the tree.


John LOVED the silly string Santa left in his stocking. I don't think Uncle TJ loved it quite as much. :)



John and Eliana waiting patiently while everyone chatted with Uncle Trent who is in Argentina.


Then it was time to go to Grandma and Grandpa's to be spoiled rotten! :)
We'd like to give a special thanks to Aunt Ashley for the Nerf Buzzsaw. We cant wait until you have kids one day. :)



Another one of John's favorite gifts was this sweet Black & Decker tool kit from Grandma and Grandpa.

He has been "fixing" just about everything in the house lately.

Christmas Eve

John helped his sister open her presents.

She loves her doll.

And evidently she's pretty tasty.

John smiled for new pjs, new toys, but the "Smart Cycle" was by far his favorite.

Good Morning

Winter Solstice Festival

Dad and John braved the cold (-15 degrees) and the line to take a picture with one of Santa's reindeer.


We enjoyed hot chocolate, cookies and making ornaments in the downtown visitor center.


We couldn't resist this!

My Pretty Girl

Santa Claus House

We visited the Santa Claus House today. John sat through story time, then we took pictures.




And the picture John made for Santa...

Pierced Ears

My Girl!

She is 8 months old and growing up way too fast!


Her new trick is pulling herself up to a standing position at every opportunity.

Fun

John and Eliana enjoyed some time in the laundry basket, while playing with Nonnie.

Life in the big AK

This is what we do to keep our babies warm

She likes it

Lazy Day

Peek-A-Boo

John

Happy Birthday Ashley!

The Birthday Girl





Mmmm....sour cream



Crazy Ava




Ava and John


Uncle Jeremy, Aunt Terra and Eliana

Cake!

Who needs a fork? Hands are way more fun!