4 Christmases!

Yep, I said 5. Hold on....it's a long one!

We never stayed anywhere longer that about 30 hours. 

Christmas Round 1: Grandpa Butcher's and Connie's

We went down to Holstein in the 23rd for our first round of Christmas. 

ALL THE SToCKINGS!!

Rip them open!

Luke likes to play jokes and he found some funny gifts for grandpa. 

This is the Super Duper Reindeer Pooper. 

Look at this adorable gal with her new backpack!

All helping great grandma!

Vikings legos!

Trying on grandpa's new work boots.

THE CRAZIES GOT THE CRAZIEST GIFT! RC crawlers. They were nuts! Climbed steps and all!

Great grandma reading about our family in the ISU Alumni Visions magazine. 

It was a wild and fun night at grandpa and Connie's! Great food, great fun, great memories!

The next morning the kids went tobogganing with the old toboggan great grandpa had made. It was REALLY cold! I don't think any adults even got pictures! Shoot. 

 

Christmas Round 2: Grandma Lori's

The next day we packed up and headed to grandma Lori's for Christmas Eve service. 

Pretty soon there won't be room on the couch for them all!

Traditional family photo in front of the tree. 

Grandma had the kids go on a hunt for their stockings. It was a hit!

Brad just chilled with Charlie.

Baby Becky!

Get it Charlie!

And here is the most anticipated gift Luke wanted...an Easy Bake Oven!

He HAD to use it right away!

So happy!

Is it going to turn out?

The finished product!

Round 2 was just as crazy and just as special! Lots of gifts and laughs!

Christmas Morning- Round 3- Great Grandma Butcher's

This was a really quick one. We had lunch and played in the afternoon. 

And Brad took a nap.

This was a VERY emotional day. Grandma decided she wanted all her hand made porcelin dolls she made for each of us in the 90's to go home. Renea helped pack up all the clothes and special memories into a little trunk to go along with the dolls. It brought back so many SPECIAL memories! We used to dress these dolls up at grandma's for all the holidays. Each year coming up with new themes and ideas. SOOO SPECIAL to have these memories and now the doll to go with them. 

Of course grandma had a wonderful meal and PIE for us to enjoy! 

So special!

Christmas Round 4: Santa at our house on Christmas night

We have never actually been home on Christmas morning, but this year we made it back Christmas night. See, I told you we didn't stay anywhere real long. 

Santa gifts!

A Chocolate Egg Maker....this kids loves sweets!

Flag football!

Putting it into action!

His finished product!

We had a few days to chill at home (unpack and recover really) before we packed up for a visit to Dysart. 

Christmas Round 5: Papa and Grandma Weber's

This was just us...so it was pretty quiet and calm. Well, it's never really calm with Luke, but you know calmer. 

The little elves laying out gifts for people. 

Happy Boy! A rocket projection clock!

Big hugs!

Hotwheels track!

Snuggles with the new book. 

A bit warmer...not much....but fresh snow HAS to be played in! 

They had a great time!

It was a WONDERFUL, MAGICAL Christmas season! Loved every moment and loved seeing the sparkle in the kids' eyes. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make it special!