Second Christmas

By Ashley -
As I mentioned we had family come on Christmas Day. We were so excited to have them all to Austin and to see our new house. 

Here is Mikey waiting for them on the floor of the airport.. 
 And then Mikey the next morning. Turns out company means he sleeps with us. I was sad to see them go but happy to kick him out.

 Grammy and Poppy got the boys a plasmacar for christmas. Brian tweaked the plasma car and replaced the wheels it came with the inline skate wheels. Changing the wheels is supposed to protect the floors but it also makes the car ride smoother and faster.
 Zach also likes the plasmacar
 They like to ride together


 My grandma sent the boys some presents. It was so nice of her. They loved them.
 Zach got a book
 Mikey got a puzzle. My grandma loves puzzles so this seemed like a perfect gift from her.


 It was a lovely day (despite the clouds) so we walked down the street to the park. My dad convinced everyone to wear jackets, we had to ditch them as soon as we got to the park. My brother was silently gloating.

 we tried the swings.
 zach always loves the swing
 mikey tried the rock wall with grammy, he wasnt pleased.

 they raced on the slides. really it was like 65 degrees
 zach loves his grammy.


 then we went shopping and emily had an indecisive moment.
 we found out that the weight limit for the plasmacar is 220lbs... we all got to ride it, and despite what some may think it is a blast.
 Mikey was really trying to see how much weight the car could carry

 we played ticket to ride europe with the explansion pack emily and colin got us, more difficult and more fun.

 oh look the photos aren't in order...
 Grammy helped Zach unwrap presents. Mikey unwrapped everyone's presents.
 Emmy and Colin came
 Poppy wore his comfies, and let's be honest Uncle Muggle was wearing his too.
 Mikey got some trains
 Zach got some cars but preferred the box.

 Emmy and Colin got the boys BYU shirts. Love them!
 Colin and Zach became fast friends.

 yep this is our life.


 Zach Henry got a Henry train
 Mikey wanted to unwrap every present.

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