We were fortunate enough to have a house-full of company for Christmas. 17 in all home for the holidays! Chaotic, but fun. We fortunately have a finished basement that suited the children perfectly. Sleeping bags lined the floor. To be a child again and sleep wherever you land. Carter enters after the babies.
The babes entered first on Christmas morning, escorted by their new favorite cousin Bailey.
The rest anxiously awaited. Dylan, Clara, Evan Brigham, & Ethan.
Christmas break has been full of fun activities. We found this rock wall for the kids to climb. Evan chose a challenging course & did wonderful.
Tradition calls for Pawpaw making chocolate covered cherries w/ the assistance of all the grandkids. Dylan, Ethan & Brigham rolling out balls of fondant.
Clara, Evan & Carter covering the cherries w/ fondant under the supervision of Pawpaw.
We drove up the mountain to Estes Park and along the way we saw long horn sheep. Apparently the camera man forgot to zoom in on them. Where the Long horn sheep? Can you spy the herd?
We also came across 6 Elk posing for the camera. Can you spy the elk?
The kids crowded in a horse drawn carriage around the historical downtown of Louisville Colorado.
Ice Skating in Downtown Louisville Colorado.
Clara & Brigham
Uncle Ryan & Clara
The kids got a new remote control car. They are all looking on as Dad checks it out!
The babies playing with their new kitchen.
California Dylan doesn't get to play in the snow that often. He had a blast playing in the snow after we found him enough warm clothes. He & Carter had a snow ball fight. Not enough snow to build a snowman.
Oh Christmas Tree!
7 comments:
I'm so jealous of your mountains!!! I love that you got a kitchen for the boys. I got the girls a kitchen too! The are the best. Miss ya!
ooo chocolate covered cherries...(like how that's the one thing I comment on from the whole post? Can you tell I'm on a diet?)
looks crowded and lots of fun. How's things?
Glad you all could be together. Family is what it's all about!
I want to live where I see elk and long horn sheep! Find my husband a job, would ya? Looks like you all had a good time!
IT WAS GREAT TO BE ALL TOGETHER FOR CHRISTMAS. tHE DRIVE UP THE MOUNTAIN WAS GREAT FUN AND ESPECIALLY SEEING THE ANIMALS. I MISS THE KIDS ALREADY. THANKS FOR THE PICS, HEATHER. LOVE, MOM
How wonderful...I especially LOVE the outdoor ice-skating rink (I have never been to one before but have always wanted to). :-) How fun to have so much family there, what cute pictures!
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