Happy New Year

Ryan and I were in bed on New Year's Eve before 10pm, and instead celebrated the holiday a few days later with a great group of friends.  The Schick's were in town on vacation, so they plus the Davis' (with their new addition, baby Tyson!) spent an evening at our house watching the KSU bowl game (ugh), enjoying some great eats, and just catching up.  We are so very lucky how often our friends make the trip to Arizona….and I choose to think they come just to see us, not because of the polar vortex temperatures back home!  :)

The Saylor's!

Santa brought everyone matching KC t-shirts for Christmas, so of course we had to take a photo! Love this group of crazies so very much!

Osterhaus family Christmas

We had an amazing time celebrating Christmas with Grandpa and Grandma.  After a fun filled day of lunch and gifts, all the cousins were treated to a slumber party…Lily is still talking about how much fun she had.  Special memories for all the kiddos!

Liam (5), William (2), Lily (5), Aynslee (9), Elijah (2)

Santa came!

{Most of the Santa excitement was caught on the video camera, so excuse the few photos!}

Lily asked to be a princess, indigo sunglasses, and Junie B Jones books.  She was not disappointed.  

William was OBSESSED with this airplane and airport set every time we shopped at Costco (since October!).  Santa must also shop at our favorite store!  

Mema with Uncle Tom, Nanny, and Uncle John

Mema wil all her grandchildren AND great-grandchildren
(all in our jammies, no judgement please!)

Christmas Eve

We arrived in Kansas on Christmas Eve and were quickly joined by the Saylor/Trusdale family.  As always, it's my favorite day of the year - the entire family descends onto my parents house for 24 hours of crazy, loud, sometimes obnoxious, always hilarious, fun! So very thankful to have spent every single Christmas Eve and morning of my life with these people.  And love that my children are able to join in for as long as it continues.  

the "kids" table…though I think Darby, Cooper, and Luke are about ready to join the adults!

Mema painted a wooden train set for William, and it was his absolute favorite gift. Lily was pretty excited to share in the fun too!

Next up, Christmas morning….