Snowed In For Christmas

Merry Christmas

Everyone!!!

We've had a pretty busy few weeks around here.

Lots of visits and visiting with friends and family.

We spent a great evening with Bailey's birthfather's family. They came sporting yummy pizza, and gifts for the kido's. The girls introduced their family to the joys of an Ipod Touch. Will and Shay were quickly sucked in and it was so funny to watch them play.

Shay was trying to conquer the water slide game and her poor girl kept screaming as she'd fall off of the slide. Too Funny!

Madison and her Mommy :))

The kids all opened their gifts from each other

Levi was given these 100 balls and a wonderful drum set. You should have seen our house there were balls EVERYWHERE and we are STILL enjoying such lovely sounding music!!

Thanks Will! LOL

We had a blast with our Shotton Family ( you guys are great!) and can't wait to see them again.

Love you!

Christmas Morning...

My parents arrived early and snuggled in our recliners until the coffee was ready. Dad wasn't feeling well but still got up and cooked everyone yummy pancakes, bacon and OJ for breakfast. Grandma gave Levi a new card game and taught him how to play. We've been playing ever since. :)) Watching him play is just too cute. I thought I'd share some pictures.

Thanks Grandma!!

After breakfast the crew showed up. Gabby, Reiko, Heidern, Pollo, and Juani.

(Levi's birthmother and family)

They came despite the fact that it was snowing like crazy out and had been all night long. The streets were not plowed and everyone was getting stuck. They made it all the way until they got to our street and we had to park their car and go get them in our van.

We opened gifts, ate a tasty meal together, and played games for most of the day. This was the first time that my parents were able to meet Gabby and the guys and that made my heart happy. Anytime I can enjoy my family along with my birthfamilies it's AWESOME to my heart!

Thanks Dad and Mom for being here with us. :))

This was Heidern's first Christmas and he seemed to already get the concept of gift opening. LOL

Heidern (our Grandbaby) snuggling with his Grandpa.
Everyone just passes him around and it's pretty special when you get him for any length of time alone.

Our family loves to play card games and it didn't take long before we had everyone hooked as well.

Levi did not always understand the concept that it wasn't his turn. LOL

We played games for most of the day and into the night. Before we knew it, the snow was way too deep for anyone to get out and our Christmas turned into one big slumber party. Our kids slept in Bailey's room, Reiko and Gabby got the hid-a-bed, Heidern slept with us and Pollo and Juani slept in the bedroom downstairs. Fortunately, my parents left for home before it became impossible to leave.

Breakfast the next morning was biscuits and gravy.

The snowplows did finally make it down our street and everyone (but me and Heidern) went out to help shovel the driveway and play in the snow.

Reiko and Levi playing in the snow

It was awesome to have so much help shoveling.

Levi and his icicle

Reiko showing Levi how to use the snowboard down the driveway.
She too funny!

All in all, we had a wonderful time. I think we might make it tradition to keep everyone overnight for Christmas. It sure made a memory for us to wake and have breakfast together.

There's just nothing like waking to the smell of fresh coffee, and yummy food amongst loved ones.

God is Good!