Lots of Cousins--Dec. 31, 2011

On New Year's Eve, we spent the day and evening with my cousins, Rachel and Andrew, and their families.  It is always so much fun to spend time together and see the kids run around together!

The last few times we've all been together, we attempted to take a photo of all the kids lined up on a couch.  Before too long, they are going to outgrow the couch!

The Great-Grandchildren of 
Allen and Pauline Diller

Olivia, Caroline, Mia, Addie, Logan, Ty, Oliver, Eli, Brett, Natalie

What a bunch!

Christmas in Ohio--Dec. 20-27, 2011

After a fairly uneventful 18 hour road trip, we arrived at Pat's mom's house on Wednesday, Dec. 21!  

 Oliver helped Grandma decorated her Christmas tree.

 On Thursday, Kevin, Tonya, Kiara and Ashely arrived from Goshen.  The kids had fun playing with all of Grandma's toys!

 Eli and Ashley

 Kiara and Oliver

 Kiara and Oliver decorating a gingerbread house

 Eli helping Grandma wash dishes...one of his favorite things to do!

 A little drumming time!

 Since it rained for most of our first few days in Ohio, we took the kids to McDonald's Play Place for a little exercise!  

Oliver and Eli loving on Rachel!

 Pat's dad drove from South Carolina to spend Christmas eve with us.

 Grandpa and his grandkids

Ashley and Eli got a little energy out by jumping on Grandpa's bed!

 Eli and Kiara on Christmas eve

A pile of cousins

 Oliver and Kevin working on a fire

 Eli playing with his new train from Grandma

Kiara and Eli

 Pat, me, Oliver, Eli, Viv, Tonya, Ashley, Kevin, Kiara, Rachel (at the Hershberger Christmas)

 Oliver was THRILLED when he was able to drive Chris's go-cart!  I seriously don't know how long he drove that thing!

 Pat taking Eli for a ride

Eli and Oliver

Christmas in Hesston--Dec. 18, 2011

Before we left for Ohio, we celebrated Christmas with my family in Hesston.  Our family and Julie's family went to Mom and Dad's after church to eat lunch, open presents, and just relax!

 Dad, Eli, Brett, Addie, Oliver, Ty, and Mom

 The cousins checking out Oliver's new game

 Oliver and Addie...only 5 months apart and great friends!

 Grandpa and Eli discussing a few newspaper articles

 Oliver on his new pogo stick from Grandpa and Grandma.  At first he was a little frustrated because he could only do 2 or 3 jumps in a row.  However, after about 30 minutes of practicing he was up to 50+ jumps in a row!

All I can say about this photo is thank goodness for Pat's quick reflexes!  Eli loved his new 4-wheeler from Grandpa and Grandma, but since he had no clue how to turn or stop, things got a little exciting!

Christmas At Home--Dec. 17, 2011

Since we were traveling to Ohio for Christmas, we had our family Christmas a little early this year.  The boys sure didn't mind opening their presents early!

Enjoying snowman donuts for breakfast 

Our presents 

Our tree 

 Attempting to get a good picture...I guess Baxter was feeling left out and wanted to join in!

 Oliver and Eli

 Note to self...don't try to make silly faces at a 2 year old to get them to smile.  Instead of smiling, they copy what you do!

 Oliver and his much-begged-for Nintendo 3DS

Eli trying out his new cut-able food...which he loved!

Oliver's Basketball Game--Dec. 16, 2011

At Oliver's basketball game, Pat tried out the new camera a took just a few shots (actually over 100!) These are just a few!

Eli Wrapping Presents--Dec. 16, 2011

Eli decided to help me wrap a few presents...

...and this was his final product!

Bear with me...

Holy Cow!!  Where do I even start?!?!  It seems a little ridiculous to post Christmas pictures at the end of April, but I guess that's where I left off.  Merry Christmas, everyone!

Bear with me as I once again try to get my blog back up to date!  I will start where I left off and hopefully get to current pictures sometime before next Christmas!