Christmas in Tucson: Take 4

After we opened presents at the cousin's house, we went back to Papa & Ahwee's to rest for a little bit.  Trevin decided to write some thank you letters to Santa.

It was time to head over to Aunt Chris and Uncle Dale's for Christmas dinner.  Katie was perfecting her cookie place settings and Trevin was all to happy to help supervise the project.

"That's me! T-R-E-V-I-N"

 I had come down with a cold and didn't want to pass any germs to Baby Bennett.  It took ALL my will power not to hold him.  He is just the cutest little thing!  So I settled with taking pictures of him from afar.

Baby Bennett in a box

 My cousin's son Gunnarr loved the camera!  He would come right up to me, wait for me to take his picture, then make a grunting noise until I showed him the picture.  He would then grin from ear to ear.

A GG, a Marissa, and an Uncle Fred

A Ben and a Ryden.  Always hangin' out

Love this pic of Jason and GG

I loved with Bennett would smile but still hold his paci in his mouth.  You can see the smirk.. 

 Does this bow make me look drunk?

Photo bomb from Uncle D

Holiday people...

 It's safe to say that Trevin liked his cupcake blanket from Fred, Suzanne and Marissa

 ..and he loves Auntie Katie

 ..and Cupcake

 I do believe this sign should be hanging in Trevin's room

Jason was a Bennett hog.  I look over and grabbed my camera when I saw the two of them...

Just darling...

Don't get any ideas...

Bennett got a bear from Pa like the rest of the cousins did a couple years ago.

 When asked what he wanted for Christmas from his Secret Santa, Pa said "Whirled Peas".  I was his Secret Santa so I gave him what he asked for.  (It is a cook book titled 'Whirled Peas'.  Recipes you can make using peas)

 Dinner time!

The trip went by so fast.  The next day we packed up and headed out...It's time to goooo...the party's overrrr! (Nice face Ry)

 My sister put it perfectly.  My kids are livin' the life.  But so are we.  So blessed.  Thanks Cody, for that awesome reminder.  Happy Holiday everyone!

Christmas in Tucson: Take 3

Pa held his annual Soup Kitchen on Christmas Eve (by my persuading), but I managed to take zero pictures of the event.  After all the peeps left, we got ready for Santa.  Trevin used all of his will power to not devourer Santa's cookies.

Ry was ready to hit the hay so Santa could come.

First, he had to write a note and leave it by Dit the Elf to deliver to Santa.  He wanted to make sure Santa knew we would be at the cousins house on Christmas Day and to leave the presents there.

Everyone woke up excited the next morning....We actually had to wake up the boys who were sawin' logs.  Once they were up, we jumped in the car and headed to the cousin's. 

Santa came!

 Of course, we had to get a pic before we let them tear open the gifts.

 Ready, set, GO!

 Not sure what to do first..

 The dogs were excited as well.

"I got an April doll!!"  She was over the moon for that gift.

 After all the presents were opened, Jacob seemed a little sad that he didn't get his Zuthura (no idea how to spell it) game.  Pa sneakily grabbed a present from behind the tree.  Lo and behold...Santa (aka Papa & Ahwee) delivered.  Jacob played that game the entire day.  No joke.

 The dogs got a few treats...and a butt crack shot.

 Hugs for Dada

 Hugs for Mama

 Poor Sophie.  

 Jason made his famous French Toast Friday's...even though it was a Thursday.

 All of these new toys and we find Trevin playing Wipeout with Jacob's legos.  He had a hissy fit when we told him it was time to go.  He really liked Jacob's room.

 Jason playing play-doh

 Back at home we had one more surprise for Ma.

 Jason's work had made this cardboard stand-up of Ryden when he did his modeling for Skechers.  Jason asked who we should gift it to.  I didn't hesitate at all.  My mom is the only one who would truly appreciate a huge picture of her grandson.  I'm sure it has already been to the office several times...