Christmas on the 26th!

We enjoyed a fun day at Ma & Pa's on the 26th.  Everyone got together, there was some great food and lots of play time with the  cousins.  So much fun!

 Matt and the 4 big kids!

 all 7 kids, what fun!

 pretty good pic

Anna waiting  patiently to open presents!

Playing in the Snow

We all got to get out and enjoy the snow today!  So fun!  

 snow angel

 throwing snow balls

 making a snowball for his sister, too sweet!

 buddies

 one cute girl

 my handsome stud!

 making a snowman, did a ton of the work, so proud!

 Patton had to join in the fun too!

checkout that lovely snowman!

Heading home from Disney

Our flight was around noon on Saturday so luckily we weren't in a huge rush.  The kids got to enjoy running around the hotel lobby and hanging out before we took on the crazy airport.  And it was crazy (especially without a stroller for Anna).  We made it through the craziness and onto the plane.  Drew didn't make a peep the entire way home he watched a movie and Anna needed a bit more entertaining (big surprise).

Greg and Kelley's luggage  Good thing we were all able to check our bags and the hotel and not mess with the luggage plus the kids!

one last look at the train in the hotel lobby

lunch at the airport on the floor - youck!

Ben and Peter having their lunch

on our way home (in the car).  She was tired!

What a fun vacation and we are looking forward to our next trip to Disney, whenever that may be (4-5 years...maybe?). 

Disney Post #8

Friday - our last full day at Disney

We enjoyed Magic Kingdom and Epcot on our last day.  One of the highlights at Magic Kingdom was getting the kids' their Mickey and Minnie ears.  We also were able to meet Tinkerbell and Periwinkle.  Both kids enjoyed the fairies!

After rest time that day we ate some dinner with Greg, Kelley, Peter, & Ben  we all went to a arcade and all the boys enjoyed themselves!!!   We then walked around Epcot for the last time and enjoyed the great fireworks show. 

 the main view I saw of the kids all week....renting a double stroller (same one we have at home) was very smart!

Christmas Eve

We had a pretty low key Christmas Eve this year.  We hung out at home and then headed over to Mike's parents that evening. The kids had fun seeing their cousins and running around.  They saw Ma & Pa over there too.  They enjoyed opening a few presents from their three third cousins. 

When we got home that night.  We set out cookies for Santa, said our goodbyes to Buddy, our elf.  Then daddy read Twas the Night Before Christmas. 

 by buddy!

 fell right to sleep

ready for Santa to stop by!