A few more days with the full Katterson crew...
A very cuddly little bear
I love, love the scrunched nose look
The nieces and nephews love their Uncle Jon... when I was reading to several of the Katterson kids in the bedroom and heard the door open and "the men" return from their expedition, I said, "I think I hear someone..."
and they all cheered, "Uncle Jon is here!" :)
6 little munchkins
After Meri-Kay and Jon left on Friday, Ben, Victor, and I hopped in the van and headed to Iowa for Christmas Part 2. (Note: Victor did fabulous on the drive... we didn't make a single stop all the way from our driveway to my parents'!)
Victor caught on to present-opening quite quickly.
Hudson and Victor in coordinating Christmas outfits from Grammy and Grandad
Sadly, Mom got sick on Saturday, so Dad was the official host of our Vaupel family celebration on Sunday. But he did a real good job. There were a few details overlooked, such as taking photos of each family together, and distributing all the leftovers that we so carefully spooned into little yogurt and whipped topping containers... but generally, everybody enjoyed the time.
Celebrating the anticipated arrival of Ryan and Amanda's little one!
A little early birthday celebration
Victor got quite a kick out of watching Grandad vacuum
Hudson's fabulous Christmas present: a basement wonderland ...
barn playhouse, slide, kitchen, grocery carts, tractor, big blocks, oh what fun!
The trip was a quick one, but it was delightful to stretch out Christmas and visit Iowa for a little while. The Lord has filled our cup to overflowing...
Looks like y'all had a very good time. Happy holidays and fabulous new year to you three!
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