Christmas in Wisconsin

Our first stop in our holiday travels was in northern Wisconsin to see the Naidyhorski's. For once our travel was smooth and we arrived as planned. One of the first items on the agenda was to go outside and check out the snow. Sam loved every second of it - Madie had a take it or leave it kind of attitude. The rest of our trip we visited with a lot of family and played with Aunt Shawnette, Grandma & Grandpa.

Helping Grandpa shovel the deck

It's freezing out here Mom!

Time for a sleigh ride!

This is pretty fun!

Presents!

Madie was so excited to see a Dora guitar!

Checking out Madie's curling iron

Perhaps a future pilot in his new flight jacket

Shawnette, Grandma, Sam & Madie

Grandpa, Grandma, Sam & Madie

On Christmas morning we headed to the Bishell's in SW Wisconsin - a 4 hour car ride. We encountered a little snow and icy roads on the way, but arrived safely around lunch. Cousins Kolton, Ian & Cowan were patiently waiting for us to arrive to open their presents, so it wasn't too long before paper was flying!

More gifts & watching their cousins

Cousin Cowan (13 months)

Look! A purple telephone!

Sam's favorite gift - a tow truck

Fun with markers

Cooking with Kolton & Ian

Christmas carols with Grandma. Their favorite is Jingle Bells!

Grandpa was a good sport and was treated to Sam & Madie's hair styling and doctoring

Christmas cookies with Grandma & Cowan

We had a nice visit with Grandma & Grandpa Bishell although I came down with strep throat and felt miserable 3 out of the 4 days. The kids all had fun playing together and we got news that Tony & Steph are expecting in August, so there will be another cousin the mix by next Christmas!