Santa and Mace Christmas

On the 19th we had our Mace Christmas. Before we went to Bridgot's house we stopped by the Ames Best Buy because they were hosting Santa this year! Kenna told him that she wanted a princess castle. She also told him that she has been VERY good this year.

--no fear at all, she went right up to him this year--

--zachary wasn't a fan...right after this he started crying--

After Best Buy we headed to Mike and Bridgot's. Usually we have a big Christmas at Grandma Greats. But, this year, she decided to spend the winter in a nice assisted living apartment with her friends. She LOVES it! They prepare her meals, clean for her, and she gets her hair done once a week. That and she is surrounded by friends that are always keeping her busy. So, since the house was shut down for winter, Bridgot offered to host. She made quite a feast, and it her house was so cozy! After lunch we did the Chinese gift exchange then opened the real gifts.

--we barely all fit in her basement :) --

--tight, but very fun!--

Kenna did a great job being patient and watching as everyone opened their gifts. Mike and Bridgot got the kids some fun clothes and musical instruments. Grandma Great made us family pillow and sewed some money on it - very cute! Then Colton drew our name at Thanksgiving. He is always so quiet and sweet....well don't be fooled! I got the joy of opening our gift. I picked up a small bag and read the note as to what was inside.....WHISKERS! Not only that - it was the whiskers left over from the first time Mike shaved.....GROSS! Mike is notorious for pulling pranks - but now he has corrupted Colton....In the end we did get a gift card - but we had to work for it!

Another fun Christmas! Thanks to Bridgot for hosting!!!