Holidays 2014

The holiday season was truly a magical one with Teagan and Breckin. T started anticipating Santas arrival early on as images of the bearded man begin appearing around town and in the stores.  Elf on the Shelf came out and T confirmed his name is Kuppah! We had planned to go to Colorado for a week and then celebrate with the annual Tiltges family Christmas family sleepover.  Colorado was wonderful...so great to be there for a solid week.  My parents new house is the perfect spot for us all to hang out and plenty of space for the kids to play.  It snowed on Christmas Day which made the day.  We got to sled with the kiddos and were joined by a special guest, brother Chris.  We went to the indoor pool twice which made the kids very happy! Teagan went down the big slides with Rick, myself and Papa.  B man went down the little slide over and over and over.  He eventually got distracted by the basketball games both in the pool and on the court and was absolutely mesmerized.  The boys and T shoveled, played in the snow, rode bikes, built a snowman and B man swept the garage haha! Busy kids! We got to visit with the Kelley's, Ashley and Eric, Audrey and Kyle and cousin Melissa.  It was so great to see so many family members during the week.  Mom made sure we were all fed very well each and every day.  Anything she makes is tasty and comforting.  I thought about how I have never lived in that house yet it is still home to me and feels that way without a doubt.  We were able to spend some time with Erik, Lehala and Silas although not enough as there was a little sickness going around.  They are great parents and Si is just a little stud! We exchanged gifts where T was more interested in handing out gifts than what was in them.  She did receive her light up shoes, clothes, games, a Dr set, baby carriage and much more.  B man got a bowling set, golf clubs, clothes, books and much more.  Such a great trip and the kids proved to be awesome little travelers yet again! We came home and had NYE at Dan and Cara's house complete with hanging tender, wings, lots of champagne and sparkling cider for the preschool age group.  The following weekend we had the Tiltges family sleepover which again some had to sit out on due to illness.  We all participated in another fun gift exchange, lots of goodies for the kids and the first annual present ball.  We had pizza and other yummies, played cards against humanity and enjoyed the additional company.  The only trace of Christmas are the new toys but it is true Christmas with kids is just incredibly magical.  Until next year! 

XOXO,

EAT