Christmas with the Smiths

Christmas with the Normans

Merry Christmas!

The kids were thrilled Santa make a visit 

and brought what they wanted most!

We spent the rest of the day visiting and celebrating with family, some pictures to come. It was a full and wonderful day! Thanks to all our family for a very happy Christmas!

Clement Christmas

We had a great time celebrating Christmas with Uncle Chris, Aunt Lauren and cousins Finley and Campbell! 

Botanical Gardens visit

Last week we went to tour the Botanical Gardens and enjoyed all the plants, Christmas decorations and the fabulous train display. 

 

 The fairy nooks were a HUGE hit,

and Grace realllly wanted to know where the fairies were. 

Posing at the Supreme Court with Aunt E, home from law school.  

And Spider-Man scaled some buildings.

Unbeknownst to us, Grace grabbed a "souvenir"..  

which definitely didn't come from this exhibit!

 Owen met a new friend and was named an honorary member of the Capitol Police.. 

and proudly flashed his "badge" around to his co-officers the rest of the day. 

Grace wasn't so sure of the kind officer, however, and only posed for this pic after being assured she was not "going to jail". 

Santa drive-by

 Santa drove by, tonight thanks to our local volunteer fire company. Always a holiday favorite!

Well, for most of us. Gracie still wants nothing to do with Santa.. "I no wave Santa!"

SANTA

Yay!!

 Nay...

Holiday farm day

We checked out a holiday festival at our favorite farm park last weekend and had a great time! 

Owen enjoyed some pony rides, real and fake.

Grace declined saying, "I ride none ponies!"

Everyone enjoyed the fresh mini donuts in DIY sugar with hot apple cider. Mmm!  

And of-course the animals!