The next day, we all met up at a bowling alley to celebrate Graydon's birthday (a few days early).
My parents watch my nephews during the day. Bella and Bennett got some play time in together.
We enjoyed our big family Christmas on Dec. 28th. Every time I see my nephews, they have always grown and changed so much since the time before. This visit was no exception.
Lori got my name from our drawing this year. She had Bella send samples of her, Graydon, and Curtis's handwriting of the words "love ya". Such a special gift for me.
We played a game of Beanboozled. "Dirty Dishes" was probably the worst flavor I sampled.
We worked together for several hours to solve a murder mystery.
We watched the Packer/Viking game the following day and then it was time to head back down to Indiana. Christmas time is always full of so much family, food, and fun.
Time to eat!
Lori and Pat hosted this year. Their basement is a perfect kid zone!
Present time! This is always a bit chaotic with a group our size!
A new ornament for my parents. 10 grandkids now!
The next day, my mom and sister flew out to California to watch my niece perform in the Rose Bowl Parade. And we drove out to Verona to visit with the Kilpses and Meades.
Gaga got some new birds!
The kids did some ice skating.
Christmas!
On Graydon's birthday, we ate lunch at The Cheesecake Factory. Afterward, Andy, Graydon, Bella, and Curtis went to see the new Avatar movie. That evening, we went to the only place Graydon would want to celebrate at: the bowling alley!
Our fourteen-year-old!
There was also a lot of chess. Papa has done a good job over these years of teaching all these kids how to play.
