New Years Eve

Adley found out that New Years was a holiday and filled in the rest:

New Years = holiday

holiday = party

party = decorations

decorations = party games

party games = pin the nose on the snowman!

We had a lot of fun New Years Eve.

Some of us went to bed early...

...while some worked on the puzzle.  

Sunday, December 30

Church on Sunday and our last chance for another Christmas tree photo.  We attended church with Grandpa and Grandma in Mason City with all our aunts and uncles.  

Auntie Anna helped the girls with their hair for church.

Simeon and his Uncle Drew.

Simeon Bath

Room with a view

What a beautiful morning. 

And a wonderful kitchen to watch it from!

December 28

December 28 - a day to relax...

...and visit Grandma at work

...a day to play with new blocks...

...a day to play euchre with Uncle Noel and Uncle Deon...

...a day to make friends with Uncle Deon...

...a day to sit with Grandpa Al....

...and a day to watch movies.

What a day!

Iowa has enough winter for all of us

 Going out with Grandpa to feed the horses.

Making a few snow angels while the horses are eating. 

Grandpa was ready to come inside...but there was enough snow on the porch to play with!

Vacation at Last

 Story time? 

 Snacks, cards and more snacks with: Simeon, Jared, Uncle Noel, Uncle Deon, Aunt Mary and Uncle Peter.

Game over! 

Nap time or bed time?

Cana and Uncle Josh!

Gyroscope

Uncle Peter found some really fun gifts for the girls that they are still learning how to use.  A set of blocks for Cana (pictured later), a magnifying glass, a prism and a gyroscope for Adley.  

The gyroscope spinning on just one finger!  

I love her expression - wow!

Learning to hold still for the gyroscope to spin on one finger.

Christmas Presents take 2

Helping Grandpa unwrap his gift from Adley, Cana and Simeon, a handmade and handpainted wind chime.

Candles for GrandMary with artwork by Cana and Adley.

Simeon waiting for some presents to come his way...

Favorite present?  She became affectionately known as "purple baby."

Handmade pepper shaker.

Finally, some boy toys.  Thank you Auntie Anna and Uncle Josh for this tub of fun!

At last, a Jasmine doll from GrandMary and Grandpa Al.

And a tutu from Auntie Anna too!

Merry Christmas

Opening Presents

Christmas Eve

Sunday School Christmas Program

December 23

Just before dressing in our angel garb for the program "Christmas Jubilee!"

Praise the Lord and join the celebration!

Praise the Lord and join the jubilee!

Hear the people saying, hear the people praying, 

"God has redeemed us, JUBILEE!"

Sunday December 16