After our Christmas Morning, we loaded up the car (that was mostly packed the day before) and took off on our drive to Iowa. The kids are fantastic in the car (probably from all the practice). Even Patrick wash't too fussy.
He even found time to stretch. He sat like this for a while.
We got to Grandma and Grandpa Strutt's house late but managed to stay up a little while longer to hang out (and run around like crazy). After a good night sleep they put the boys to work right away.
Except Daniel, who spent most of the time there like this. He is obsessed with building forts right now.
The bigger boys helped make some frosting to decorate Christmas cookies.
I don't have any pictures of the finished product but Daniel really likes sprinkles. You will just have to imagine what his looked like.
After a few days of just the five of us hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa, the Allemans drove over from Iowa City to join the fun. It started with Christmas Eve service at the church in West Des Moines. This was the first time in years we have done Christmas Eve there. Joe has never done it there. That tells you how long it had been. It was a good service meant for kids that included an interesting children's time thanks to my kids. Good thing we don't go there very often.
Christmas morning started with a nice breakfast.
Then it was play time including some iPad time....
and outdoor fun.
Josh loved pulling around the little boys. The little boys loved it too.
Dad got in his daily workout, too.
Josh had a great time with Uncle Brandon.
Building a giant snowman....
...and getting buried in the snow.
There were even stockings at Grandma and Grandpa's house.
El Macho was very excited.
At least they like their Kindles.
These two were adorable. They are only two months apart and play together really well. They spent a good amount of time hanging out on the fireplace hearth and running back and forth to the couch. It was really cute.
Christmas Day also brought more family out when the Vargas' flew in from Texas bringing their cute twin girls.
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| Lunch at Zombie Burger |
It was nice to get to hang out with the family. We don't get together very often, so it's nice to see everyone when we do.
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