Rosie loves her Christmas trees.
She knows how to get comfortable.
Luke loves his new toy...unfortunately, so do Rosie and Jason.
Just another frightening episode from Rosie. This face keeps me up at night.
Jason's first crack at drawing people. Pretty spot on.
Rosie likes to redecorate her room before falling asleep.
Teaching Jason how to trash talk using the sound system in the CCS gym.
Chili's has always been good to us.
This kid is way too mobile now.
Got a free stuffed animal at church!
Not her father's daughter...she loves salad.
Mommy is busy painting the kitchen cabinets. Luke has enjoyed the easier access.
Jaywick Christmas.
Always has to walk around with something in his hands.
Feeding Mommy.
She's her own bird.
Luke is usually entertained.
Did as well as could be expected on the plane.
So thankful to Pete and Becky for hosting us for an entire week.
Ben looks a little more comfortable with a gun than Jason.
Rosie and Molly keeping an eye on everyone.
Kids were in heaven with a basement of new toys to play with.
Rosie started closing her eyes for pictures. The kids thought it was hilarious.
Jason was very proud to become an official MN man by making yellow snow.
Checking up on Mommy.
A lot of fun and so much noise.
More new toys to look at.
Taking care of the dirty piggy.
Jason gets slightly into the movies he watches.
Looks like he belongs in MN.
So thankful for our van. Having all 3 on top of each other is a nightmare.
Killing time at the mall.
Had to go sledding. Austin was awesome with the kids.
Pretty big hill for the southerners...and it was pretty much solid ice. They loved it.
Rosie has a new fascination with pretending to be a puppy. Found a partner in Ben.
She actually thinks this is fun.
So good to see the Guldseths.
Enjoying the view on the way back.
Got to spend a couple days with the Cincinnati Bates Clan. More cousins and more presents!
Another taste test contest. This time it was chocolate bars. Somehow, Hershey's made it into the finals. Cadbury's dark chocolate bar won.
Another redecoration courtesy of Rose.
Representing Jesse's greenhouse.
Simon says.
Jason for about 5 days straight: "Too many pictures!"
Even Jason got worn down by all the activity.
Great photobomb by Nan Gram.
When Rosie gets the phone, she likes to take pictures of her boots.
His father's son.
Making sure her baby is tucked in.
So blessed by my family.
