Saturday, December 30, 2017

Christmas Adventures 2017

This sums up how we all feel after the hustle and bustle of the holidays!

First....find the perfect tree. Photo bombed by a mitten :)

This is the one! The girls had one in their room too this year. We decorated it with pink bulbs and red ribbon. It was just right for a festive, glamorous touch!

Gretta turned 11 on the 19th, so we surprised her to a trip to Heritage Hill's 'Spirit of Christmas' event. Cousin Lily and Leila's friend Lindsey came along, as well as both grandparents and all of the siblings. We decorated cookies, went on a horse drawn carriage ride, and toured the grounds especially decorated for Christmas!

Afterwards, we sang and ate cake at home. Yum!

Our sweet Torpens visited us last week, and here are James and Theo catching up on lost time.

Silas finished his math book, so off to Barnes and Noble for their one and only red sugar cookie. I think half of it is still on the shelf!

Dad and I went out to 'Tavern in the Sky' for lunch, with Christmas shopping to follow.

Our view from the 5th floor!

Clever Uncle Mike hooked up three long sleds to his tractor and drove us around the land.

Enjoying the ride with Liza by our side!

I don't think the views get any better!

Grandma Lo's turn :)

Christmas Stoffel Style- kids in the sunroom & we say ready, set, go, and then get out of dodge. 
So many fun memories!

And now it is the adults turn for fun with white elephant gifts. Tim won a "find your key" kit after stealing a snow scraper and getting it stolen. I stole a Starbucks mug and gift card from Linds, who ended up with yummy tea and honey.

Christmas morning 2017

Christmas evening 2017- until next time!