We started off going to Great Grandpa Bud’s funeral and the kids got to see Grandpa Eddie’s tombstone. The kids also took an interest in the Keyboard Papa and Grandma Linda had gotten them. January was a very cold month as school was cancelled for a few days because of it. Negative 40 with wind chill was cold enough to freeze water almost instantly. The kids got to go outside in short bursts and we got to have a little in the house time with the whole family.
News Years Eve has turned into an indoor Driveway Party with a few families coming together with their children to welcome in a new year. The Bannons, Mcarthys, and Munsons try and leave the passing year with a night of fun and games.
Christmas was at Wendy & Pat’s again this year and the kids had a ball. Ellie was able to open her own presents and meet Santa Clause as well.
We all met up at the Pumpkin patch and had a great time together. The kids were a little scared to feed the animals, but after watching other kids do it they overcame and participated. We saw a Pumpkin eating dinosaur, pig races, and all sorts of animals and pumpkins.
These are a few of the things we did while Papa, Grandma, and JJ came to visit. We all had an awesome time and the kids where in heaven sharing time with a whole bunch more people that love them. Thanks for everything including the memories and we hope to see you soon.
We had an amazing time with family and friends. Tons of people showed up and all the kids had a ball. We didn’t get many pictures, when we brought out the camera the skies started to open up and we had to evacuate the pool. We got everything loaded into the cars and pulled into the driveway as the rain started pouring.
We might have to do this every year as it was a big success.
I have to say, Eddie and Lalie have done a wonderful job welcoming Ellie into the Clan. We have enjoyed this past year with Ellie even though in other areas of life it has been a difficult one.
