new doll

Becky, like most of the rest of us, couldn't wait to spend her Christmas money. She saw a commercial on TV that had a doll that could walk and stand up on its own. She knew she had to have it. We found it for half price after Christmas. She has had so much fun playing with it. It's pretty cool what it can do. Al and I are just hoping it doesn't turn into Chucky!

Here it is walking after it stood up all by itself. Wow!

sledding

Becky and Bode managed to get a little sledding in when they were in Spencer too. This is just the perfect size hill for them!

more Christmas fun

Becky in her new roller skates

watching a movie on the couch bed

Aunt Brenda and Becky

Becky, Grandpa Monte, and Bode

Christmas with Larry's kids

We got to celebrate with some of Larry's kids and their families too. We always have so much fun visiting with them, and they love to spoil the kids too. Becky and Bode were even still getting along after a day!

Sarah and Emma

Christmas in Spencer

We got to celebrate with Brenda, Stew, and Bode on the 26th. We sure are glad they made it to Iowa safely (and back now) with all the snow we got. As you can see, Becky and Bode didn't even remember each other. Ha!

Playing games is always fun.

So is opening presents!

By this time, Becky was a pro. With every package she opened, she said, "Mom, it's exactly what I wanted!"

posing in their new pajamas

Christmas Day

We were snowed in all day in Spencer, but we managed to have fun playing games and just hanging out. Thanks Larry and Donna for all your hospitality over the holidays!

Christmas morning

Santa managed to find Becky in Spencer. Good thing she had left him a letter when she visited him at the mall so he could find her! As you can see...she got what she asked for and then some!

Opening presents from Mom and Dad. The only thing missing this Christmas morning were the cats running around playing with all the boxes and paper!

Christmas Eve

We decided to head to Spencer on Christmas Eve to beat the weather. Good thing we did. There was a lot of snow on Christmas Day and no way we would have made it to Spencer. In the tradition of Christmas Eve, Becky got to open one package. Bet you can't guess what it is!

warm pajamas to look nice for pictures on Christmas Day!

Becky showing how they will fit

annual picture in new pajamas in front of tree

Even though we were in Spencer due to the weather, Larry and Donna helped make it just as as if we had been home, down to helping leave the cookies out for Santa. Thanks for letting us come a day early and for helping us celebrate!