Thursday, December 29, 2016

Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas with lots of family, food, and fun. Zoo lights, our annual trip to Winter Wonderfest, caroling at a nursing home, gingerbread and cookie decorating, and hors d'oeuvres wars were a few of the main events. From our family to yours, we hope you enjoyed a wonderful Christmas, and we wish you a happy New Year!














Jack's version of decorating gingerbread houses.






The men's team for gingerbread houses.


The ladies.

The annual hors d'oeuvres wars.




The finished products.

This year's winner... Jeritt and Erin with won tons stuffed with spicy sausage, basil, pineapple, and mozzarella.


Ella had been planning a holiday party in her room for the last month. It took place on Christmas Eve, and she was an excellent hostess!

Someone found the snacks.


Papa with his baby girls.



The kids set their own table for dinner.




Caroling and handing out cookies at the nursing home.





Jeritt was the most excited for Winter Wonderfest.

Jack modeling his new garbage truck vest, made by Grandma.


Monday, December 19, 2016

Christmas in Iowa

We made the trek to Iowa for Christmas this past weekend, surviving a snow storm and frigid temperatures.  Thankfully it was worth it as it was great to hang out with family.  On Saturday night, we had Christmas with Grandpa Al followed by Christmas with Grandpa Rich on Sunday.   We finished the weekend with a trip to Maquoketa to see Great Grandpa Kunde. A big thank you to Great Uncle Donnie for the great hospitality.

A trip to Ella's favorite restaurant Frascas. 


The waitress said she liked Ella's outfit so Ella had to model it for her.


After seeing Aunt Abby's Roomba, Jack decided to create his own. 


Aunt Jill and Jack snuggling after opening presents. 


Ella drinks her hot chocolate just like her mom her coffee.

Jack was an amazing "garbage man" during present opening. 
Cousin photo


Cousin dinner time. 

Boy cousins...


Girl cousins...




Maeve enjoyed opening presents.