We made it to Grandpa and Grandma's! We had originally planned to be there for Christmas day but it didn't work out. Unfortunately, Uncle Lance & Aunt Jen, and their dogs, Cletis & Chloe were there Christmas day, too.But we arrived the evening of New Year's Day. Happy New Year 2010! So much to be thankful for.
Matthew and Kaitlyn opened up one gift each before going to bed.
Now to celebrate our second half of Christmas. January 2, 2010!
So good seeing Grandpa Frank and Grandma Doris!
Great-Grandma Sinnema came over to celebrate with us also. Matthew possibly helped with the unwrapping of each gift from under the tree!
Kaitlyn really liked Great-Grandpa's little rocking chair. She spotted it immediately when we arrived and climbed on it and rocked in it throughout her stay.
The boys all received some pop guns for Christmas. The volume went up whenever they were in use! So sorry we missed you Uncle Lance for Christmas day! We unceremoniously opened yours and put it to use. It's still at Grandpa's waiting for you!
Matthew is following in Grandpa's and Daddy's shoes. He Really Enjoys pool!
Matthew went out and supported Grandpa in some of the shoveling. "It's too hard, Grandpa."
After taking these pictures, Adam pitched in a little too. That is one large driveway!
Nothing like a good spotlight! Daddy and Grandpa used this while checking on the pork shoulder that they smoked for thirteen hours out on the grill. They were very dedicated. It was cold! And it turned out delicious.
They played quite a bit of pool while we were there.
Baking cookies with Grandma.
Adam did a lot of cooking on his vacation. Sushi, pulled pork, craw fish etouffe, b-b-que ribs, smoked chicken, quiche, pancakes, french toast... Wow! We never had leftovers.
Kaitlyn really liked Grandma's hat.
While visiting we heard the good news that Roger and Shari are engaged! They have set their wedding date for March, 27, 2010 in Clearfield, Penn. Congratulations! We are so happy for you both!
Picture taken by Matthew!
So hard to say good bye!
We miss you very much! Heading back to Gillette on Saturday, January 9, 2010.
We even got a chance to stop by and visit at the Clerk and Recorder's Office. So nice catching up on how things are going. So good seeing you all. But sorry we missed you Eric.And so nice seeing you Jaimie and meeting little Annika for the first time. What a darling! And she had no problem holding her own with Matthew.
