Sunday, December 30, 2012

From our home to yours, Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Gremores!
Gretta (6), Sam (4), Silas (3), Leila (1)

Our first Christmas celebration at GG and Gampy's house happened two weeks before Christmas. We had so much fun enjoying the day eating 3 meals plus snacks, playing Eye Spy, sitting by the fire, and opening presents. 

We have had the honor and tradition of cutting down a tree from Great-Grandma's yard since we have lived in this house. Each year Tim and I take turns with the lights/style of the tree. Tim likes the big colorful "outdoor" lights :) and I like the pretty glowing white lights. But I love that he loves the big lights, so I would have to say I love the big lights too!!

 Before opening gifts, Tim and I made a big breakfast, followed by reading about Jesus' birth, and setting up our nativity scene. Here is Silas playing with Sam's Star Wars mask.

This turned out to be the ultimate gift...a light saber! Funny that the night before, I was talking to Tim about what we got each child. I just wasn't sure I got Sammy something he would really enjoy. The proof is in the picture- he (and everyone else!) loved it!

 Grets set her ballerina barbies aside to read her new Junior Clubhouse magazine while Leila....

...found Sy's Cars racetrack. 

This is Grandma Lo and Grandpa Jer's tree. We ate a lot, schooled the guys in pictionary :) and enjoyed sledding and opening gifts. We also finally get to share that our nephew Grey will be a big brother this summer!!

Here are the kids warming up in front of a huge fire after a sleigh ride with our church family at 
Rock K Ranch in Greenleaf.

Our first snowman this winter.

 Gretta and Ally are all ready for a smaller rendition of The Nutcracker at the Meyer Theater in Green Bay. They were at the edge of their seats for the whole show!

The boys and Leila and I joined our friends Ashley, Josiah, Serena, and Ezra for a trip to the National Railroad Museum. The lady behind the counter was blowing a train whistle, and the boys could not figure out where the noise was coming from. So cute!

 Gretta taught Leila to make this face, so we call it "The Gretta Face". Lou tilts her head down and peaks up for a short time, and then giggles.

 Speaking of Gretta...she turned 6 this month! She had a tea party at Grandma's with some friends, and another birthday party with the whole family. She seems to be growing out of little tantrums, and it is such a joy to see her help her younger siblings, create art work, sing, and devour book after book. 

Tim's Aunt Mary had 5 boys, and here is her son (Tim's cousin) Jon getting married to Bonnie on December 1st. Congratulations!!

Batman and Leila waiting for breakfast... 

 Here's our future Packer fan getting ready for next Saturday's game against the Vikes. 
Go Pack Go!




A Visit from Santa