New umbrellas

Since there isn't any rain outside to try out the new umbrellas, we decided to test them out in the house!

Sleepover at Nan & Papa's house

Aaron loved having a sleepover at Nanny & Papa's house with his cousins, Brett & Claire!

Reading books with Nanny & Claire

Brett, Claire, & Aaron zonked out on the floor!

Aaron somehow ditched his sleeping bag and snuggled up next to Claire!

We moved him back to his own sleeping bag to stay warm and cozy!

Opening more presents on Christmas day!

Aaron opening one of his gifts

Maggie opening one of her gifts

Maggie is checking out the set of rubber stamps that Uncle Tom gave her

Aaron is checking out his set of lacing cards

He loved the new Spider Man t-shirt!

Robes to keep warm after getting out of the bath!

Adorable in her Hello Kitty robe!

Aaron loves his Spider Man robe!

Uncle Tom opening one of his gifts

Uncle Tom looks handsome (and warm) in his new coat

Maggie loves this set of little Sesame Street books. 

Aaron got a really awesome Imaginext rocket ship from Uncle Tom

Christmas morning

Aaron & Maggie were so excited to get up and see what Santa brought them. They made sure that their Elf, E., told Santa that they would be at Nanny & Papa's house in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The message must have been delivered because Santa found them!

Aaron & Maggie can't wait to dig into their presents from Santa!

Aaron got a bunch of new Cars 2 vehicles, so he had to line them up so they could get a good look at all of them!

Maggie loved her Rio cd

Aaron got an umbrella with a rocket on it!

Maggie's is a ladybug

The tic tacs were a hit!

Dear Santa

Aaron & Maggie decided to leave some chocolate/pretzel treats and a cookie for Santa and some carrots for the reindeer. After finishing half of his apple, Aaron also decided that it might also be a nice treat for the reindeer!

I asked the kids what they would like to write in their letters to Santa and this is exactly what they said!

Guess Maggie wanted to be sure that Santa understood the real reason for the season.  And she threw in a ho, ho, ho for good measure!

Maggie in her puppy dog sleeping bag

Aaron in his Spiderman sleeping bag

Christmas Eve celebration

We had a really fun Christmas Eve celebrating with the family and attending the Christmas program at church.  The kids had a blast playing with all of their cousins and we got to enjoy some quality time hanging out!

Two gorgeous girls- like mother, like daughter!

All of the kids with their stockings

After many attempts at all 3 of us smiling- this is the best we could get!

Maggie sharing some hugs with her Aunt Angie!

Where are you, Tony?!  The fam, minus my big brother!

Olivia, Maggie, & Jacob having fun! 

My handsome nephew, Jacob Totten

Lovely little Claire

Maggie discovering all of the goodies in her stocking

The boys enjoyed some card games

Showing off her wild side!

Angie & Jacob looking adorable!

Livvy snugglin' with her Mama

Cheese!

Brett proudly displays his new remote control helicopters.

Claire and one of her Barbies

Papa and Maggie watch the gift opening

Maggie and Aaron got awesome new sleeping bags from Nanny & Papa with their names on them!

Doesn't get much cuter than Olivia!

The lovely Emma Marie

Aaron shows off his new socks

Trying out Maggie's new sleeping bag

Olivia was shocked with her very own vanity!

Jake loved his new bike!