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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Christmas- Nebraska Edition

I apologize for the hoards of pictures, but we rarely all get together
Before midnight Mass on Christmas Eve
Opening 'stockings' from Santa

Learning how to use her new art supplies

Skeptical Nolan

Birthday buddy high-five

Enjoying time with Omi

Learning how to play her harmonica



Gift opening begins



Taya had to put her Christmas dress back on in the morning


Drooly boy


Rory couldn't resist trying Uncle 'Toady's' shoes



Girl plus Nolan coach



Excited about her mustard box



New drill



Photobook from this summer

Rory is quite the hugger

Pure excitement (mostly about the upcoming sleepover)
Getting some fresh air Christmas afternoon



Nebraskan sunset

Baby carrying (and lulling to sleep)


Touring the woods

Sleepy boy

Christmas dinner (complete with toasts)

Milk is ok to toast with right?

Fingernail painting and mustaches, Papa was obviously invited




Papa taking his turn at sleeping Nolan holding

Using some energy
There was much rough-housing

Wirey Otis


Cody held Nolan is this position for a good three hours, don't worry, we brought Cody some water

Naps all around that afternoon

Movie night (while we played cards)
'I can't see, Emlyn!'

Love this picture :)
The whole family (how often does this happen and everyone over the age of 1 is looking at the camera?!)





Building his race car

Aunt Erin is so funny


More cuddly Rory


Sophie's head is tasty to chew on

fresh flower in her hair

mmmm, solids

my turn
And the goodbyes
We had a wonderful visit, despite some sickness. It was all too short, but it was great to see everyone and spend time at the house.  Merry Christmas to all!