2016 – almost the last week

12.19.16
with aunts, uncles and cousins from away staying at grandma fiechters, the kiddos have been up at the crack of dawn itching to get to grandma’s house as early as possible.
a real bonus to them beating me up is the great snuggle time we’ve been having when they all pile into my bed after stumbling, sleepy eyed, down the stairs.
how i cherish these times!

grandpa’s slide is an annual christmas hit

12.20.16
watching for daddy to pick her up for their rescheduled birthday date

12.21.16
there’s hardly enough baby to go around

12.22.16
hudson is one of my biggest helpers

12.23.16
with my hands being rather tied up and full much of the time, sunny has stepped right in as a substitute zipper upper, dresser upper.
getting ready to go “snow skating”

12.24.16
our family fun day christmas (it’s takes some concentrated effort from clint and i both to stop working and relax for a day at home, but well worth it)

now that’s what i call multi tasking

this girl thrives on quality time

the kids choose our christmas menu:  a whole roast chicken, breadsticks, fingerjello, green beans, giant gingerbread cookies and sparkling grape juice

12.25.16
christmas day at grandpa and grandma gerbers