Merry, Merry Christmas

Was it ever... Erin and Jacob arrived on the 17th, Makenna and Allison came down on the 18th, 20th, 23rd, Jess and Gabe came on the 19th, and Jason and Jared came on the 23rd (they heard we were having Tasty Tacos). We all went to Indianola on the 24th for a Christmas gathering with my family. Jason's flight was delayed until the next morning (the 25th), it was nice to have him for an extra evening. Erin's flight was also delayed 2 hrs. that afternoon. She was at the airport waiting to board, not an easy task with a 7 month old, but they made it back to Texas in time for the Ferrera festivities.
What can I say, but that we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of having all the family at home again. Erin got some needed sleep but at a price - Jacob is more mobile now - Papa also taught him to pull himself up to things. ;-) Took Erin to Target - wasn't our usual shopping spree, but she did find a few things for herself!!! The girls got their annual haircut and pedicure. We even got to a movie Frog and the Princess... Papa got on friendlier terms with Makenna by taking her on the porch to touch the snow every 10 minutes or so. What a hoot to have Makenna around - she's quite the entertainer. Allison and Soda also got some needed rest, but again probably at a price - Makenna whining a lot to be held during the week. Papa and Nana really do know how to spoil their grand children. oops
Well, all good things must come to an end and it was the 26th at our house. Alone again, naturally...
Love to all and we miss you soooooooooooooo very much!!!