Holiday Traveling and Family Time

Since Papa had to work, the kids and I went to my parents' on Friday morning to celebrate Christmas. We were so excited that my younger brother and sister were able to be there as well although we missed my older brother and his new wife. The kids got to have some much needed quality time with Tio C since they haven't seen him (other than through Skype) in months. 

This is what happens when we try to get a good picture with all three kids....

Tio C and Pequeño 

After a little while, we walked next door to visit Mema & Pop-Pop. The kids were so excited to get to see them and they had brought them a special photo book that we had made for them.

 Once Abuelo came home from work, we did our gift exchange with Abuelo, Abuela, Tio C, and Titi.(In the words of my mom, Mama Mia! They certainly spoil the kids (and my husband and me). In all honesty, the kids receive more from relatives than they do from Santa Claus around here.

Opening gifts

A cute lion hat for Pequeño that roars when you push a button

Little Bear got an Innotab 3 from Titi and her boyfriend

When he first opened it, he said "E likes video games so he's going to want to play this with me
and Titi likes the color orange"(The case is orange.)

Pudge and his new dinosaurs!

 The kids also loved spending time with the dogs and constantly ask us if we can get one. Not happening anytime soon, Kiddos!

On Saturday, Papa drove up and we received an amazing gift (picture to be posted later!). 

 Then we went to his mom's house to celebrate with their family as well. While we were waiting for Papa's sister Aunt J to come over, the older kids were able to open their birthday presents. 

Little Bear was really excited to get an art set and journal and began making pictures as soon as he could.

 Pudge got a cool truck which you can put together and take apart with the giant tool that comes with it. (Unfortunately I don't have a picture of it on my phone)

Pequeño spent a lot of the time playing with the dog.

 We were also able to get a picture of 4 generations!

 A little while later, we sat down to eat. Aunt J and Uncle B arrived soon after and joined in. 

Pequeño licking his face for any remnants of squash or applesauce! He loved it!

 After dinner, it was time to open gifts. The kids were so excited about everything and especially about their gift from Aunt J and Uncle B- Moose Poop and Bear Poop!  They thought that it was hilarious and wanted everyone to try some.

Pudge was tuckered out from all of the excitement and took a snooze on the couch 

 Later that night, We drove back to my parent's house and put the kids to sleep there. My mom had agreed to watch the kids for us while my siblings, Papa, and I went cosmic bowling.

Saying goodnight to Titi

Tio C sneaking food to Pudge before bed!

Once the younger kids were in bed, my mom said that she was going to let Little Bear stay up for a little while so we headed out. We decided to go cosmic bowling but weren't sure if we were going to go anywhere else afterwards. Unfortunately, there's not too much to do in the area that we're from so we didn't end up doing anything else.

Love you guys!

Although we didn't get to see all of our relatives, I'm so glad that we got to see as many as we did. Our family (Siblings, Cousins, Aunts/Uncles, Grandparents) has always been so incredibly close that it's really hard for me to have everyone so spread out now. I'm so grateful for all of the times that we get to be together and that the kids are able to have so many people in their lives who care about them so much.