Kenneth's sister, Karen and her family came out for Christmas. We were grateful that Kenneth was feeling a little better by the time they got here- with the fluid off his lungs. They arrived Friday afternoon (Christmas Eve) and left on New Year's Eve. We had a wonderful Christmas together. It was a little crazy at times with 8 children in our little home, but we are SO glad they were able to come. Karen and Allen took very good care of us- helping around the house, doing dishes, helping with meals and watching the kids. We were especially grateful they were here on Monday the 27th to watch the kids while we were gone ALL DAY LONG for the first round of Chemotherapy. It was nice that the kids were with family in their own home. Our kids loved playing with their cousins. Many of the days, Karen stayed here at home with us, while Allen took their 3 older children sightseeing. We didn't want them going stir-crazy stuck in the house. The week flew by and it was sad to say goodbye. Here are the pictures of the wonderful week with the Dawes Family:
Grant loved Uncle Al! Quite often he would come right up to Allen and want to sit on his lap. Here he is pointing out all the parts of his face.
Watch your eye, Al!
Christmas morning- Karen, Tyler, and Joslynn opening stockings
The girls playing with the loot from their stockings- Emma's first set of markers!! ALL the girls were excited about them!
Daddy and the kids Christmas morning
All the cousins except Joslynn
Opening gifts Christmas morning- Tyler, Allen, Karen, Grant and Joslynn
Pillowcases from Grandma Pilz. Grant laid them right down and. . .
Got comfortable!
Arianna loving Daddy. The kids are having so much fun opening presents.
Our Christmas Day afternoon activity: Making gingerbread houses.
Evening stories.
These little rascals. In the morning they just can't wait til breakfast is ready. Both Grant and Arianna grabbed a bag of cereal and hid around on the other side of the refrigerator.
Grant joined in on the dress-up parade one morning.Here is a video of these crazy kids and our full house:
One more video for fun! Here are the kids playing on the back patio. Emma is riding her new bike Santa brought for Christmas. The last bike she earned just a little while ago was really too small for her. She still needs to grow into this one, but is loving it!! We are thankful for such a nice back patio and large yard. It's a fun video except for Emma's little outburst at the end.
Photo shoot of the kids right before the Dawes family drove away. It was such a beautiful day! Can you see Ashley in a short sleeve shirt!!! This was December 31st!
The whole gang minus Allen right before they left. Thanks for coming!! We love you!
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