Our white Christmas

Christmas. It was a little unpredictable this year. The snow, along with Adam being on call, really threw us a curve ball. We decided to head up north a few days before Christmas, because I wanted Adam to drive us in the snow before he had to work. He did end up having to fly, but thankfully, Adam's parents decided to celebrate Christmas a day later so he could be with us.

I was determined to make it to my sister's house for Christmas Eve. The only problem was that she lives in a development with crazy steep hills and there was over a foot of snow and ice. I think Adam really liked the challenge though. The fact that we just got new tires for my SUV probably helped a little too. ;) He got called into work as soon as he dropped me off at my sister's house, so unfortunately he immediately had to turn around and head to SeaTac.

My sister did an amazing job making Christmas relaxing and memorable. We have a Norwegian background, so she kept up with the tradition of making lefse and krumkake. She also had a huge spread for Christmas eve dinner, homemade apple pie, and fresh coffee from their roasting business. We opened presents, tucked all the cousins into bed together, and watched Christmas vacation.

This is what Maddie and Gavin were doing when he was supposed to be taking a nap ;)
You would not believe how much Gavin loved these Buzz Lightyear wings. He flew all over the living room with his pirate cousin.
It wasn't hard for my sister to get Casey erupting into giggles!
We had fun posing Casey on his first present.

The next morning, we opened stockings and played in the snow. These discs absolutely flew down the hill next to her house. I couldn't believe the kids were brave enough to try it!
Casey's first time all bundled up in the snow.
I thought Maddie's solution to warming up her cold feet was pretty creative.



Frosting sugar cookies goes way back to when I was a little girl. Gavin decided it was easier to just dip them in the frosting. :)
Here are some pictures of Christmas with Adam's side of the family. We were so happy to have Daddy back home!
Adding to his Toy Story collection...

Adam's mom is an amazing host and cooks the best prime rib dinner each Christmas. Yum!