Last Ride on a PB Firetruck

We made it down to PB the day before Uncle Bryan retired. Ross had been before, but it was Avery's first time.

He took us on a great, long ride!

While Alex and Gavin were taking their turn riding my two played inside on a firetruck. They had the best time in the driver's seat pretending.

I can't get enough of her hat!

Once the McPherson party got back from their ride we braved the cold and went back outside.

Uncle Bryan raised the ladder. I just can't imagine climbing that thing. Especially with the wind blowing. It was swaying back and forth.

Just a few more pics of our special, fun day!

It'll forever be a great memory, and we are so glad Uncle Bryan hosted us for a fun morning with him! 

Christmas at Home

Not a ton of pics b/c they ran in the house and excitedly started looking at the gifts. I did manage to make them take a second and get their stockings. Insert the next two pictures. Every time Avery would get in trouble she'd cry and say, "I know, now all I'll get is coal." So, I found her some coal. She didn't find Santa amusing one bit.

Boss got an R2D2 droid. We built it the next day. It is cool. You control it via an app on a smartphone. 

The huge thing Avery asked for was a Barbie camper. She was mega excited. 

Padre got a golf mat so they also had fun doing some putting on Christmas night.

Still going strong playing with the camper.

I got a balance board for Christmas. The kids love it too. 

The next day. Kitty played too. 

This year we made some cookies to give teachers and friends. I love when they sign the labels. Ross signed just his name. Avery went a bit more with her signatures. Avery Martin. 5. 8. (their ages)

Avery got me this for Christmas. Some hot lip color and purple gloss. Yes, I've worn both. It was bright and I was paranoid. The purple gloss toned it down a bit though. :D 

A Grady Christmas

We arrived and this is the first thing they did! Uncle Steve is mucho fun! 

Up next was the traditional making of the monkey bread. 

Fast forward to Christmas morning. I guess we had a lot of fun b/c I don't really have any pictures. 

Miss Priss got new heels and basically her Christmas was made. She wears them all the time. 

Christmas Eve at Mam's

We did the annual get gas with Dad on Christmas Eve so I could set up Santa. 

Then we took our annual family selfie where Dad cut off faces and such. :) 

Once at Mam's the fun began with the cousins. Somehow they talked Avery into rubbing their full bellies. 

Then we opened presents. Each family got a virtual Star Wars game. It is super cool! 

A few family pics. 

Always a great time to spend together! 

Christmas Eve Morning

R-O-S-S brought his traditional Christmas Eve breakfast, along with ornaments and his letter lifting the magic. 

As always the kids love when they can play with R-O-S-S. 

She requested a pic with R-O-S-S and the nativity. 

This year's Christmas lists. I love these ornaments. Every year we talk about the changes in their lists as they've gotten older.