Family Christmas

The week before Christmas my brother became very ill due to an abscessed tooth that resulted in surgery to clean out the infection and ultimately a 5 day hospital stay.  Despite telling my parent's that he had cancelled his plans to travel to their house for Christmas he decided to surprise them and show up.  And my parent's were definitely surprised.  We enjoyed a few days with them prior to Christmas.  Lincoln and Emery are both blessed to have awesome cousins.  Lincoln loved playing with them and Emery was often the center of attention as to which cousin's turn it was to hold her.  They both enjoyed all the cousin time.  One evening we went to the Capital to look at the lights and decorations.  Here are a few snapshots I caught on my phone of the cousins.






And here is one of Story feeding Emery that is just too cute not to share!



We opened presents together on Friday evening before Christmas and to say the least it was a crazy time with lots of wrapping paper flying.  

And after we opened presents we celebrated my SIL's birthday which was actually Friday as well!
 

After our celebration with my brother and his family we headed south to spend time with Cory's family.  Lincoln was very excited to see "Maudy" and "Sushi" as he calls his cousins (Mady and Lucy).  These three had lots of fun opening presents and playing together.  I think the highlight of the day was the roller coasters that Mimi and Poppy got the kids.  I think Lincoln rode his roller coaster at least a 100 times in the 2 days at their house.  

Pop stopped by for a little bit to give the grandkids their gifts!  We managed somewhat of a group shot.  Ha!

And then we had Christmas with Mimi and Poppy!  

And no trip to Mimi's is complete without some time playing her piano.  Lincoln serenaded everyone with Veggie Tales.  

Next up, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!