All of us

We had everyone but Sean at Papa Bob's house so we had to get a picture. 

 

Boys in the Boat

We went to see The Boys in the Boat with the cousins.  (Darby & Sayler opted out).   Brian, Angie, Andrew, Abi and Shirley joined us too.  I think we took up half the theater.  We all really enjoyed this heartwarming movie.
 

Cousins

The kids spent a lot of time with their cousins at Papa Bob's house. They had a Mario Kart tournament and played soccer and ultimate frisbee in the backyard. It was very muddy but that didn't stop them. Even with the age difference everyone feels included in these games.

 

The Christmas Shirt

John was wearing a Christmas shirt that Brad really liked. John offered to let him try it on but Brad said no because he was playing the "Don't cross anything on your body game" and he was afraid that would cost him the game. Whe he finally got out he asked John if he could put it on.   He needed a picture....and later we learned he needed it for proof that he wore it.  

 

Christmas Day

We went to my cousin Adam's for Christmas afternoon/dinner. You never know what you are going to get with this family.  There was food, football, games and a wild gift exchange.  

Ollie was Eva's best buddy. 

Some played left, right, center or the don't cross anything on your body game. 

And we got a few family photos.

 

More Christmas Morning

A few more pictures and a few videos of our Christmas morning.

 

Christmas Morning

It was a wonderful Christmas morning.  I reminded the kids and Brad (and myself) to savor this time because it will soon be changing.   I just love my family and I am especially thankful when we have precious time together. 

Colt volunteered to read the Christmas Story from Luke.