Go Hawks!

The Iowa Hawkeyes played in the Insight Bowl. Jeff and Audrey Housel came from Iowa and we had a great time. It was chilly 44 degrees. An amazing game and loads of fun! Thanks Jeff and Audrey for coming to visit us!

Opening Gifts

The kids were so cute opening their gifts. I didn't think that Madyx would get it but he tore into them...then was frustrated they were in packaging and wanted them "out" It was great just observing it all! They were in toyland heaven ;-)

Santas Loot

Averys Gifts

Madyx Gifs

Christmas tree without star. We couldn't find it...still a pretty tree! We had an amazing Christmas and truly feel so blessed to have a happy healthy family. A couple days before Christmas I was put into the lives of a special family at work that experienced a great loss. My heart felt so full to have my little family together it was truly amazing!

Christmas Eve

Sprinkling the Reindeer Food!

Writing a Thank You note to Santa it was precious!

You can see the excitement in her eyes. Milk and Cookies for Santa along with a Thank you note ;-)

Cookies with Cousins

Peyton and Noah came over and Avery insisted we make Christmas cookies. Fantastic idea we had so much fun!

Preschool Christmas Celebration

Avery had a little party at preschool on the last day before break. She loved Santa's visit and was mesmorized by him. Madyx walked around like he owned the place and was even stealing cookies off of kids plates. haha! I have no doubt that Madyx will be ready for preschool when it is time....he is a social, talkative boy!

Gingerbread House

Our annual Gingerbread house was fun. Avery ate so much candy and frosting I thought for sure she would be sick ;-) Madyx happily walked around stacking cups while we had so much fun decorating...This year came complete with a family! Love it!