On Monday we received one of Andrew's Christmas gifts that was shipped in a large box. Maddie quickly found that it was a fun place to play. Her first fort!!
On Wednesday the 17th, Andrew's co-worker's step-daughter welcomed her second child, a son, Alexzander. Maddie begged us to go to the hospital so that she could meet her new friend... ;)
Instead of driving to Monroe on Friday, Andrew and I decided that it would be the best idea if Maddie and I left on Thursday instead. There was a big snow storm predicted and we didn't want to have to worry about driving in the snow with the babe. Then Andrew could take his time and drive slowly through the snow by himself and not worry about the baby in the car. So, Mads and I left Thursday morning and were into Monroe by 11:30. Since we were in town by lunch, Grandma Lucy invited us over to her house for lunch. While we were there she gave Maddie her Christmas presents. Here is Mads inspecting her new bike!
and her new ball!! Mads went right over to the ball and tried to pick it up!
After lunch we went over the house of a friend of mine from High School. Her son, Lane is 9 months old. Mads had a lot of fun showing him how he should walk!
On Saturday we had Christmas with my dad's side of the family. We went to Aunt Barb's house for lunch and gift opening with my grandma Selma, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Where's the baby?
Meeting the Wuebben's new puppy, Cooper:
Trying out her new Rocking Chair from GG. She knew what to do!!
Playing in the wrapping paper from Cousin Kenzie and Cousin Abby's presents!
Reading her present, with Grandpa Jeff:
That evening, after leaving Aunt Barb's, we went to Dad & Marie's house for Christmas with them and Sarah & Trevor. While we were missing Josh, Lindsey and the kids, we had a nice little Christmas!
Mads with Auntie Sarah & Uncle Trevor:
Opening presents with Dad:
Sunday was Christmas with my mom's side of the family including, Gramma J, Grandpa Thom, Grandma Honey, Aunt Kim, Jake, Dee and Jerry. We opened presents first and then had lunch.
Mads with her stocking:
Unwrapping with Gramma Jackie:
Helping Dad:
Kim helps Maddie open her new Foofa sweatshirt! SCORE!
Checking out the windchime for Grandma Honey:
Aunt Dee's new colander was pretty neat!!
When we got home from all of our Christmasing in Monroe we were welcomed home to all the snow that we had missed over the weekend. It had drifted in the back yard, creating a wall of snow that Lily wasn't very impressed with...
That's a recap of our first round of Christmasing. This week we have Christmas Eve with Andrew's family and then our tiny family Christmas will be on Christmas Day night. Unfortunately I have to work on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so our normal plans had to be modified.
We hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas and if you do any travelling, please travel safely!
Merry Christmas from The Josephs Family!!
1 comment:
WOW Nicole what a busy time you have had - but it sounds like so much fun! All the photos are fabulous and Maddie looks like she had a brilliant day! So glad you had a wonderful Christmas!
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