Merry Christmas!

I didn't mind Christmas being on a Sunday this year.  We went to Ryan's church in the morning and got to see some people we haven't seen in quite a while.  We headed to his parents house for ham, cheesy potatoes, sweet potatoes, and rolls.  We opened presents and guess what?  Parker got two more tractors.  I know it seems like probably has about 100 at this point, but he really only has three and a couple books about them.  We skyped with Karl, Meg and the boys and learned that Meg is pregnant!  Woohoo!  Hopefully we can all be together next Christmas.

Want a hug?  

Malinda and Lena

A rocking chair and a firetruck book from Aunt Jeanie,
and a tractor from Poppo and Nana.  He's set!

Parker shared his tractor with Lena, and she gave him a bow.

Haha, Parker has a bow on his head!

We set up our own studio in one of the bedrooms so Ryan could take ten month pictures of Lena.  Every picture was so cute because she is constantly smiling!  Here are two of my faves.

 On the 27th, Uncle Kevin and Aunt Kris came from South Dakota.  We all went out for Swedish pancakes at the Stockholm Inn.  They gave Parker his very own Strider!  It's a bike without pedals, so kids can learn how to balance without using training wheels.  It should fit him just right when summer comes.  Thanks guys!  We played 8-person hand and foot, and ended the evening with another delicious supper.

"So how does this thing work exactly Uncle Kevin?"

What a great time we had with family in a few short days!  We are blessed to have loving parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.