Christmas #3

And now for our Missouri Christmas.... 

 I thought Olivia looked so pretty....and grown up-ish.

 Hiking from Gramp and Nana's backyard.

 Olivia and Justin performed a lovely camp song duet here on this lovely new "parking lot" along the trail. (no pic from show)

 This was the extent of their show.

 Hike ended in the backyard.

 Nana played a two day game of monopoly with the kids. They loved it.

 Elias found this....

 ...and Gramp blew back.

We all went to the mall and I got this picture as Isaac was leading Elias away from the bathrooms. Gramp and Nana took them to ride the merry-go-round. They also experienced their first candy store excursion. We STILL have candy from the purchase.

 Nana took Olivia to a work retirement party for a co-worker. Olivia said she didn't like everyone staring at her. aww...

 Feeding the birds with Gramp.

 Making cookies with Nana for breakfast! Yum!

 Well deserved hot chocolate for the kids after a long time playing outside in the freezing cold.

 Gramp recruited us for duck popper making. I hear they are delicious, but I'm just not a fan of bacon, so I didn't try one.

 Preparing for Christmas presents!

 Gramp had shoulder surgery 2 weeks prior, but still managed to be a good sport about the inconvenience. 

 Nana was excited to get pictures of the grandkids.

 Aleah made a friend with Luci.

 Don't look too hard. The guitar is not actually there. It's an air guitar.

 This is little you know who...talking to mom with a box on his head.

 New Year's Eve monopoly game...

 The kids wanted to quit, but the adults kept them in the game. Gramp was champ....Karsen a close second.

 Car ride home. This was better than the car ride there. Elias had eaten too much candy and puked 3x total. Ugh.

 Family picture minus Greg.

And this is a picture of what I found at home while putting away Christmas decorations. See if you can see what doesn't belong.  However, it's good to know baby Jesus is safe....thanks to our newest ninja turtle warrior!

And speaking of ninja turtles. Here are Raphael and Donatello!

 I found a picture from Christmas 2 1/2. G&G opened their presents after Christmas Eve church service.