Christmas 2014

We started our holiday celebrations with a cookie making day with Claire and Kelson Kuipers. Kelson may have done a little more eating than decorating.

Our boys have different approaches to putting out cookies for Santa (who came to our house a few days early because he knew we were going to Grandma and Grandpa Todd's house. Daddy called the Elf Logistics Division, who told us to get ready for Santa early. 

Santa brought Andrew a yo-yo and Jeremiah a scarf. These were there requests. He also brought Jeremiah a Madden Wii game and Andrew a combine. Levi got a rocking chair. 

After some time with the treats that Santa brought, it was time to load up to go to Grandma Todd's house. On Christmas eve day, Jeremiah and Andrew helped Aunt Carrie make cinnamon rolls. 

 

Uncle Matt, Aunt Caitlin, Aunt Carrie, Mom, Dad and the boys went to church at Grandma and Grandpa Todd's church before returning for Christmas eve dinner.

We also made sure we took in some sledding. Levi got a baby sled from Grandma and Grandpa Todd. The older boys enjoyed some sledding with Grandma, Aunt Carrie, Daddy and Mommy. 

After so much fun with the Todd family, we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa Schnitzler's house. The cousin count is at 12 (and one more in Switzerland). They all posed together after Grandma did her usual message and they put their balls on the tree. Our celebration was filled with games, outdoor play, and snuggles with family.

Levi got a special tractor gift from his godfather, Kyle.