Christmas Day

On Christmas we were at Gramee and Grandpa's. We slept in after our late night, had a good breakfast, and were very patient before we got to the important task of presents.

We were dedicated once we got to that duty, though.


Only John could not keep it together for the annual self-timer family portrait. Next year, John.

Early bird

Where is everyone? I'm hungry...

Christmas Eve

We took a trip to Aunt Sis's to celebrate Christmas Eve. We dressed in our Christmas Eve best!

Christmas tree

Here are a few tree-trimming pictures while we wait for the New Year's ball to drop!

Merry Christmas!

Just a little something to tide you over until our Mama downloads the rest of our pictures.

Gingerbread cookies

We hardly need direction or guidance to make cookies anymore.

Julia managed to get a perfectly rolled piece of dough.


We have been eating some tasty gingerbread ever since!

Children's Museum

We took a trip to the Children's Museum to burn some energy on a chilly December morning. John really enjoyed fishing for newts in this little stream.

We played and played and then enjoyed a very leisurely lunch.

Caroling at Cloudgate

When Grandma Linda came to town, we went to Caroling at Cloudgate. We had a very nice time, singing along to all our favorites. They even sang Jingle Bells!

John reprised his classic "Where are you dragging me now?" glare for the occasion, but the rest of us had a nice time!

Christmas is coming!

Grandma Linda is in town, so we have been to the Christmas tree farm!
As is typical for us, we chose the coldest day of the year so far.

The selection was limited this year. We hunted and hunted.

And finally found a great one!

Me too

How long until I get to learn emails?

No one ever lets me play with the computer.

Computer whizzes

Watch out, world.

We have learned to email!

Fashion

Check out these shoes!

Bowling

We took a trip to the bowling alley last week to use a Groupon and kill a rainy, blustery afternoon.
The girls really got the hang of it, and even John got in on the game.
First, pick a ball.

Then, set up at the line.

Give the ball a push, wait 15-20 seconds for it to work its way down the alley...

Seven!! Good job, everyone!