Thursday, December 23, 2010

Gingerbread Houses...kind-of

Really they were made of grahm crackers, but whatever works, right?!?!?

Puppy Eyes

Larsen Christmas

Wow! Definitely playing catch-up when it comes to our blog! I feel lost without my computer (but it's kind 0f nice at the same time)! Last weekend we went up north to have Christmas with the Larsen side of the family, then headed a little further north/west to visit a church, then back to Fergus to visit family, and FINALLY home!! The kids did great despite all the time they spent in the car and all the different places that we stayed! Here's a bunch of pics from our time away!
Having fun with my niece and daughter!
Ellie cuddling with her cousins
A very happy kid being held by a very happy Grandpa!!
The cousins all braved the cold and wind and spent some time outside together!
Joey loved not being the youngest in this group, though I think he wanted to boss little C around too much!
Snuggling to stay warm

A pic of all the cousins!
And another one just for Grandma and Grandpa L!
Playing on a very cool snow fort at our 2nd stop...

...then sliding down the other side!
All four on one sled!
The last stop was to visit my beautiful cousins! We braved the snowstorm and went out for coffee and shopping...JUST the girls!!!

Saturday, December 04, 2010

Pure Joy!!



Jet Lag



It's great to go through jet lag with a friend!!

The Journey Home!

Monday afternoon we began our journey home by heading to a hotel near the airport.
We checked in and then hopped on a shuttle to the airport so we could get some dinner and the kids could burn off some energy.
The kids enjoyed their BK...
...while Andy and I enjoyed the best beef noodle soup we've had...EVER!!!
Then they had fun at a little play area in the airport, and even got to see just how far we were about to travel!
The next morning we headed back to the airport for the long journey home! Joey LOVED that he got to put on headphones and watch "Toy Story 3" during our first flight!
By the middle of the 9 hour flight Ike was out!
So was Elle!
After the 3rd flight we hurried down to the baggage claim area to meet up with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Kim, Kathryn and Emily!! What a great ending to an incredibly long day!!! It's great to be home!!