Friday, January 02, 2009

Christmas was fun! I'm exhausted.


We started the trip off with the 6+ hour drive to Woodland just in time for the annual caroling party at Granny Peg and Papa Tom's house. Always a good time!



Tia Lina graciously carried Selah while Finn and I did percussions and Nate rocked out on guitar.


Finnegan, checking out Granny Peg's crèche.


This AWESOME gift from Uncle Josh was a total hit with Finn. We've heard many mind-blowing versions of "Frosty the Snowman" ever since. Move over Elton John! (Thanks Josh)



Finn participated in the Monley's traditional "Blessing Cake" this year, with help from Dad.




After Woodland for some days, Yuba for Christmas Eve day and then back to Woodland for Christmas day, we bounced over to Rohnert Park to visit with my side of the family for a while, then Santa Rosa to visit friends, and back to Woodland for a few more days and then headed back to SB just in time for New Years.....Did we miss anybody? Gotta love the holidays.


This was my best attempt at getting a photo of all the cousin's kids on the Kellogg side of the family (minus my sister Jen's 4 kids.) Six kids, all under the age of 3. This is Finn, Selah, Eli, Wyatt, Trilea and JJ.


This built-in backgammon game at the Kellogg's house was so cool. They had a the greatest back yard deck area with a built-in BBQ, fire pit and split level deck and outdoor seating area. Too bad it was so wet during Christmas.


I enjoyed getting know little Eli better.



A glorious moment of two napping children.



Selah had fun rolling her way around everywhere she wanted to go, including under this chair.

2 comments:

Heath Family said...

It looks like you had a wonderful time. We know what you mean by being exhausted. The holidays are fun that way.:) Happy New Year to you all!

Josephine Tournier Ingram said...

Glad you had a great time! Finn's piano looks AMAZING! Looking forward to hearing his new tunes. :)