MN Christmas 2013

We spent a wonderful winter weekend in MN celebrating the birth of Christ with the Graham Family.  There was plenty of laughter, and cookies, and presents, and games, and secret santa, and did I mention cookies?! It was a blessed weekend.

Bryndel wasted no time getting some love from both Grandpa and Grandma, who she loving now calls, "Ba Ba." 

And was happily joined by Asher soon there after! She was NOT so happily held for the annual group photo in front of the Christmas tree however...













~Asher 2, Savannah 4, Hadley 7, Bryndel 1, Kenzie almost 3, Jeremiah 6, Brooklyn 8, Cylas 1, & Piper 5~

And while these two little silver beauties look pretty serious, the present opening brought plenty of smiles. 

Two sweet little matching cousin buddies ready for bedtime,  and three sweet little cousin buddies right back to playing first thing in the morning!

 

Bryndel thoroughly enjoyed the impromptu PJ dance party in Grandma & Grandpa's bedroom the next morning, as well as learning how to throw a ball to Cylas.

We finished out the day by visiting Great Grandpa Jerry while recovering from hip surgery.  The kids loved seeing him & Great Grandma Joan and even sang Christmas carols while there.

And despite the cool temps, we were all able to take in some spectacular Christmas lights just across the street!

On Sunday morning, Oma & Opa came out for a special visit before we headed back to WI.  What a wonderful and blessed Christmas in Minnesota!  We love you guys!