More Christmas (Grandma & Poppa's)

A few days after Christmas we got together with another side of our family over at Grandma and Poppa's house. Will, Melissa and Austin were there, as well as Vicki and Larry. Michael and Cody even made the trip in so we could celebrate together. First we all met at Texas Roadhouse, or "The Peanut Place" as Poppa calls it, then we meandered over to Grandma and Poppa's cottage to "Cry Havoc and let slip the dogs of present opening!!!!"

Carolyn is ready to try some bread!!

(Yes she has started eating a little table food)

Um....WHY did it take you nine months to let me try this?

Annette and Cody try to decide what to order.

Big Sister likes the bread too.

All that bread eating sure makes one thirsty.

The Great Grandkids at Grandma and Poppa's.

Cody and Annette are great second cousins.

Carolyn says hi to her cousin (and Aunt Melissa and Mommy too)

A couple of beautiful babies!!

Austin might be falling asleep.

"Wake Up, Austin!!!"

He's wide awake now.

Then the Havoc began.

There were babies everywhere.

And toys galore.

Carolyn was interested in everybody's toys.

But she liked her kitchen best.

In fact everybody liked her kitchen.

Annette got a new umbrella and boots.

(and she posed in them all on her own)

She and Cody enjoyed playing with their umbrellas.

But Annette took it to new heights.

One of the highlights of the night was Annette's famous Umbrella Dance.

It seemed like we all had a good time as we wrapped up the Christmas season. Watching Carolyn's eyes get wide with surprise as gifts were piled around her was a treat and it really was a joy to see Annette really appreciate and get excited about everything. Hopefully something like and umbrella and boots will be just as impressive to her next year.