Cousins

I'm a little late posting this, but a few weekends ago, we took a trip to Aurora, MO to visit Papa and Grammy Burton's to visit with my sister, Carrie, and my niece, Amanda, Jack's aunt and cousin. The weather was sooooo nice the day we were there and we all went outside and the cousins were playing and having a great time. It was nice! Jack got to play with Trinnitty and Tyler, more cousins, too!

Papa, Jack, Tyler, Amanda

Aunt Carrie and Amanda

Little Amanda on the go!

Our one and only family picture

Jack LOVED Papa and Grammy's puppies!

Jack and Amanda

Christmas

Christmas was a lot of fun! Kevin and I had a brass gig on Christmas Eve, so instead of our usual travels to our parent's houses, we stayed at our house and they came to visit us! It was kinda nice! Grammy and Papa came first and stayed over Christmas Eve and then Grandma Paulie came a few days later. Kevin wanted his traditional Christmas dinner, so I made a ham and all the fixin's. It was very yummy! I now have a very fond appreciation for my mom and mother-in-law that have worked so hard preparing all the meals for us!! It was a lot of work! I also made my traditional popcorn mix that is soooooo tasty! Grammy made us some fudge and cookies and brought her fruitcake!

Jack did a good job opening up his presents. He would open one present and was pretty satisfied with that and wasn't too interested in opening any more, but he did! Santa brought him some new toys and a new stuffed monkey and some books. Grandma Paulie brought him a new rocking horse that he just loves and lots of other cool stuff!! Uncle Casey and Aunt Kati gave him a new wooden train set which is going to be so much fun! We had a really good time being with our families and just enjoying the break from school!