Earlier this month we went home for an early Christmas trip. It was a great visit and always too short. Quinn and Nolan love playing with each other and are so busy ALL THE TIME. They do not stop. On this visit we got to meet Kevin's dog from Korea, Winston. It is super cute when you ask Nolan where Winston is from he will say "kowea!"He is a very sweet dog and has a lot of energy.
Leo and Elliott are cute together and love to take each other's toys. It is fun to see them together and I can't wait to see their relationship as they grow up. Elliott is a big boy and makes Leo like such a little kid!
Winston quickly became a friend to the kids and they loved playing with him on the trip home.
One of our evenings we went and saw the drive through lights and the kids loved them. Quinn loved being able to ride outside of her seat and it was so much fun we went through twice. Obviously by the pictures they are pretty excited to go see Christmas lights together.
Dave arrived a few days after we got home and it was nice to have him there with us. One day we drove up to Cleveland with Dave's dad to see his aunt and cousin. It was a fun trip and we were able to spend a lovely dinner and good family time together.
I can't even tell you how many popsicles Quinn ate while we were home. On the way to the airport I asked her what her favorite part of the trip was and she said "eating popsicles!" So it is pretty easy to make her happy. The boy cousins all loved Leo's new toy from Aunt Vicki and played with it the whole time. Poor Quinn is outnumbered by boys when we all get together!
Everybody loves papaw. He was brave and was left home alone with all four kids one day! He is getting soft in his old age and even let Q "fix his hair" one day. I love watching my parents interact with my kids and wish that we lived closer so they could see each other more!
I was lucky enough to have a girls day with my two BFF's. Liz recently moved away and Dana and I drove to see her new home and her growing baby belly! It was a great day spent catching up, getting pedicures and eating, of course! Dana is not pictured because she was taking a quick nap on the couch. I love the relationship that I have with them and it is fun to remain friends through all the changes in our lives.
Leo decided to drink from a sippy cup while at home.
We had an early Christmas get together and were able to see family and have a yummy meal. Danielle bought a fun reindeer hat and grandpa was a good sport and wore it proudly and let the kids through the rings at his head.
Quinn was so tired but didn't want to nap. She fell asleep under the bar and Nolan was not happy about her sleeping. They love each other so much and I can't wait for him to come out and visit us next month.
Another day while at home we went to a fun train display and the kids loved it. It had a cute Christmas section and the kids even got to see Santa (again.) Earlier in the week we went and saw Santa at Bass Pro Shop and were able to get a picture of all 4 of the kids together. It turned out really cute and now grandma has a picture for her Christmas frame. There was also a section with mirrors and a spinning tunnel- Quinn hated it! She ran out of there and yelled that she wanted to go home!
It was an amazing trip home and I know that I am forgetting parts of our trip. Overall we were able to visit with many family and friends, ate lots of Cincinnati food, sneak in a double date with Danielle and Zane and relax. Trips home are never long enough but I am thankful that we were able to go home and visit around the holidays and that some of my family is coming to visit us soon!
home is good, life is good
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