Life.
Guys, life really does happen and it's like a wild rollercoaster ride!
January was so busy! Nate and Virginia were here for almost two weeks... That was amazing! After they left, I received a text from them asking me if I'd be willing to fly back to Haiti with them at the end of the month. It took some finagling, but I got everything worked out so that I could go! (More on this in a later post.) Anyway, before I left for Haiti I had to scramble around trying to get as much done as possible. Then, two days after I got back from Haiti, all the youth from our church hosted a Parents' appreciation supper. That was so crazy, but so fun! (More in a later post.)
Please excuse my scrambled blogging. I'm just trying to get caught up, for goodness' sake! 😱
We hosted a Grice family gathering at the Masonic Home where my Grandma lives. Since Nate and Gin were here, we wanted the rest of the Grices to be able to see them and meet Patrick.
Grandma loved meeting her two newest great grandchildren!
Oh, yes! Can't forget our Little John! Grandma got to meet him too.
This thing...
Four generations...
They were comparing babies. 😂
My cousin, Devin, brought this chicken game. It was loud, but the kids loved it!
It was so nice seeing all the Grices again!
We got together to have our annual ugly sweater sugar cookie decorating contest. Boy, say that ten times fast!
Since it was my birthday, I got to be the judge. It was such a hard decision! I chose the Llama cookie for its ugliness and the decorator's ingenuity.
Nate decorated this one just for anyhow. Interesting, huh?
I turned 26 this January. True story. I certainly don't feel this old!
Mom found these Kinder eggs at Hyvee for me. It was so fun having them again! They brought back memories of Ireland...
Anna gave me this giant chocolate!
Four generations
The littles love their new baby brother, but he isn't too sure about all the love.
Patrick has a million expressions!
This winter was so cold that the ice stayed frozen for a long time! Ice skating was a very popular activity.
Little charmer
Aunt Carol got them matching outfits! Cute little dudes!
Sunset on the way home from work...
I got to try alligator!!! It was actually really yummy!
Abi and I love popcorn. So do the mice. As I was cleaning one day, I found this stash on the books in our bookcase. Embarrassing.
Our dear friend, Iris, turned 93 this January. We all gathered for a party of strawberry malts, cake and gifts. Iris was so blessed! If you think of her, please pray for her. She has deteriorated a lot these past several months. Sadly, I don't think we'll have her with us for much longer. 😢
Patrick. The definition of cuteness.
