Christmas in Iowa

Praise the Lord we were all healthy to travel to Iowa for Christmas. I went out an extra week early with the kids and Griff flew out the 23rd. We got to spend some great time with family and friends. Griff continues to be amazed at small town Iowa. The kids love Christmas at Grandma and Grandpa's. They got way too many toys to possibly bring back in our suitcases and more spoiling of grandchildren occurred than I ever thought imaginable. It was a great time, which made leaving so bitter sweet. It is always nice to get back to our own beds and routine but the kids miss their Grandma and Grandpa and all they get to do there that they don't get to here.




Griff and Riley had their first slumber party together a couple nights after Christmas. I think Griff may have fallen asleep before Riley. :-)
One of Griff's very favorite things in the world is milk and cookies. He was in heaven when he saw all the amazing and different cookies Nicole had made for Christmas. In this picture Riley and Daddy got to enjoy some milk and cookies together.
We loved time with cousin Tyler and Aunt Nicole and Uncle Shannon. The kids still ask about every day where they are and where Kasey, their dog is.
Shannon, Nicole and Tyler were about to leave and Riley and Ellie wouldn't let him go without some hugs.

Riley and Ellie got to explore Lyle's semi while we were back. They loved climbing all over it and pushing all the buttons.