Be Silly, Be Honest, Be Kind. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Christmas in Kansas!

We had a lovely trip back home to Kansas for Christmas.  We battled the weather both to and from, but made it both ways safely!  While we had a great time, we were struck with the sadness of Chris' father passing away.  He was 92 and lived a wonderful life, but will still be greatly missed.  We were thankful that we were driving trip close to Barbara and not a plane ride away.

Christmas pictures!


 I was just trying to get a picture-She was adamant that she needed to make a heart with her hands.  


 Poor Henry spent Christmas "Nut-less" 












 Channing loved his Uncle Jason and thought he could be a bit closer to all of the fun things.


 He loves his baby-sized chair!

 Grandpa helping put together toys. 

 Santa even surprised Chris with a new tool!

 Santa delivered the most sought after toy in our area.  Holy Moly.  She was lucky he found one!








Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Family Christmas 2013

Every year we plan to have a "Family" Christmas, but every year it gets pushed aside.  This year, we were determined to make it happen!  I'm so glad we did because I kept smiling to myself all day today thinking about how wonderful it was.  Kids really do grow up right before our eyes, and I love that the Bigs are really into Christmas this year.

We started our "party" right after school and went and seen Santa Claus.  The Santa looked and played the part really well.  We went to Target after and the kids bought presents for each other.  It was fun to watch them decide on what the others would be happy with!  IHop was next on our list, and then we went home and opened gifts.  It truly was a memorable night.  Looking forward to leaving on Friday to celebrate Christmas back in Kansas!

 Love seeing this face everyday!  
 He's getting entirely too big!

 Movies for the trip home.
 Pure Joy!  






 He loves getting these superhero books
He can finally box his dad!
 She's been wanting a stroller for her dolls that is tall enough for her to push without bending over.  


 The kids shopped at school for us.  Dad got a deck of cards.  



 The dogs enjoyed their presents the most!


 Laugh.  It's funny.