We had 2 days of snow so we took advantage of the snow to work on a GS badge about snow. Autumn had to make a snow sculpture and paint snow. Molly had fun with the paint.
Don't worry it is washable.
This is Autumn's wedding cake. What a cool idea. I grabbed a bunch of butter tubs all different sizes and let her go.
Than she decorated it very nice.
How much fun. 
This is Myrtle the turtle, Autumn's new pet. 
The pet store says Myrtle is a Florida Yellow Cotter. When we went on line we had many other names too.
This is his home.
We have new plants in the water too. He likes the hiding spots better. Now if Molly would stop standing 2" from the tank yelling "HI MYRTLE" he might come out from under the rock. 
The gang took time to get together again for Nicki and Matt's annual Christmas Party. I'm glad we still all do this, without working together I miss everyone.
This is Nicki and Matt's new house, by the way what a kitchen for a party.
What a star. I know bad joke.
The kids table with gifts.
Than we opened all the gifts.
Iva handed down her tricycle to Molly. Matt had to add a monkey.
Get off my bike monkey, Molly coming through.
Look out toes here I come. Mom push faster.
So with another year passing lets do the run down of all our fast growing kids to keep up. Everyone knows Molly...
And Autumn we claim them.
Iva...
And Alex are Nicki and Matt's. (I know not a great picture sorry)
Josie is Chris's youngest kid.
Mikey...
And Gabi are Shawn and Mike's. They are all growing to fast and I love watching it happen. Now if we could just get together more often it would be easier to see the grow up.
Wow now that is a table of gifts.
Nicki was busy on the sewing machine this year.
Colleen didn't get enough of the wine country on the Honey moon.
I wish the colors turned out better Chris will not let her kids steel this one.
Pete got the big boys rubber band guns. Let the fight begin.
Who is cuter? Arthur is growing up.
Molly couldn't keep up with the party.
Ok this has nothing to do with the Holidays but my baby sister is getting married! While she was up she wanted to see the girls in some dresses so she could get some ideas on what the wedding party would wear. We were not sure what Molly was going to do. What we found out was she is in love with dresses and mirrors which makes it even better. It was great. No final dress choices the girls were just too cute not to put it on the blog. So who thinks Molly looks like Wendy from Peter Pan?
Please don't judge by the color Laura is looking at a cornflower blue not this. The pock-a-dot socks make the outfit.
I think there is more dress than Mo.
This one is itchy Aunt Laura.
Wow how pretty.
Cheese!!! FYI as I'm putting this on the blog Mo is in my lap pointing at her pictures saying my dresses. Laura you have created a monster. 
Time to break in all the Christmas presents. It was funny watching my dad with a gun, I guess this one will not break his nose.
Here goes the Karaoke.
Molly has a new farm.
She loves animals it is very cute and everything is a baby sheep or baby cow. I guess anything smaller than her is a baby.
New markers too. 
We finally did get around to opening presents on the 28th, not too bad. I'm sure spending time as a family is the important thing not the day we get around to it. We even kept Papa up from "nap time" long enough to open gifts. Love you dad.
Autumn was very busy in the gift making department this year.
I helped a little too.
Now I don't know why I was even worried about Christmas this year. With the help of grandparents our kids have no clue what want is as usual. I love spoiled kids at Christmas time.
Grandpa and Grandma Grape got Molly a Elmo T-shirt it was so funny to watch her strip the second she realized what it was.
She couldn't get Elmo on fast enough and I'm surprised we got it off of her for bath time.
Speaking of bath time new toys!!!
Aunt Laura got Autumn a new wii game basically Karaoke for the wii.
Grandma Debbie and a neighbor made a new bed for Autumn's American dolls. Only my girls have quilts for their dolls. Thanks mom.
Jacob was busy in the gift making department too. He made Autumn a bird house and filled to with messages of what he likes about her. She loves it and it is so cute we can't wait to put it out soon.
I guess Grandma Beth wants Autumn to follow in the family tradition, she is now armed with her own sewing machine. Thank you so much for all your gifts. We love you all.
