K family visit

The day after Christmas, the K family arrived and kept us busy and entertained the rest of the week. We shopped, decorated cookies, played games, went to the movies, went to Hibachi and just had lots of fun together as usual. 

More Christmas

 We went to Lita's to celebrate Christmas lunch with them. The cousins had a good time, and these two cracked us up always doing the same thing! They were like twins!

Merry Christmas!

After being divided between three different masses yesterday evening, with a few people doing double, we were so happy to have a relaxing Christmas morning to celebrate together. 

We went to Allia's place for a little bit to plays some games and celebrate there.

Christmas Eve

 We went to mass (some before, some after) and had dinner and gifts with Pawpaw and Manah. They always enjoy the money on the ceiling fan game Pawpaw invented, even the older kids!

Early Christmas with Cousins

 We went to Uncle James and Aunt Karen's for a (slightly early) Christmas gathering with all the cousins. It is always a fun time with the family there. 

Happy Birthday (Party) Stephen!

I bought him an early birthday gift, a basketball goal, to enjoy with his friends. It was quite challenging to assemble since the people who are good at that (Austin and Mariana) were not available to help! But we managed to get it done in time. 

Yummy ice cream cake he requested

And a very fun group of friends. They did play a lot of basketball, among other things. We even had some amazing piano performances. So many musicians in the group!

Figure Skating Show

Mariana joined the A&M Figure skating club this year to rekindle her enjoyment of the sport. We attended the show and enjoyed the performance and some fun skating time afterwards!

Birthday Party!

Cecilia had many friends to come celebrate with her. What a great group of kids!

Advent Wreath and Caroling at the Nursing Home

 We were asked to light the wreath at the beginning of mass this weekend, and a sweet friend got a photo for us.

Our annual Christmas Caroling at a local nursing home with our 4-H club

And a belated birthday gift from her Godparents.