To Grandma's House We Go!

After playing with all of the new toys and cleaning up the mounds of paper we prepared to head all the way to Grandma's house (exactly .5 miles south of us!)

Casey's Mom moved to Lincoln when I was pregnant with Kennedy, four years ago. We love going over to Grandma's house!!! It is one of the few places we can totally veg out and let the time slowly roll by. I remember the many trips we took to visit her when she lived in the tiny town of Lewellen. I am absolutely certain that time stands still there :o)

Playing a little Rumikub, one of our favorites!

Grandma always has her house decorated to the hilt and lots of surprises for the kids under the tree as well as overflowing stockings. We enjoyed chicken noodle soup over mashed potatoes for lunch/dinner and candy/pies for dessert. The Whiting's (Casey's sister/family) spent the afternoon/evening with us.


Time to open presents!!!

After our crazy kiddos tore through their gifts, we enjoyed our adult exchange. We draw names each year and choose a theme. This year it was "red".

Erika got a red scarf, slippers and Cabela's sweatshirt

Casey got an apron (and I can't remember what else!)I got a wall sticker that can be "read", and some apple pie mix--YUM!
Jimmy got a red Huskers sweatshirt and a red beverage :o)

Here's some more fun pictures of our celebration:

We didn't make it through the day without a meltdown!

Sweet little McCoy

Erika, McCoy and big brother Ryder

"Airplane"

My little elf!

Lovin' cousins (two months apart)

Grandma and her babies!