Christmas by the Lake

This past weekend we went to Clear Lake to see Grandma and Grandpa Meyer and Aunt Annie.

The kids had a blast (once we got past the 3 1/2 hour car ride)

Isaac really enjoyed the wrapping paper.
Gifts are over-rated! Bring on the paper!
Opening his very first gift - A Baby's First Christmas Hallmark Ornament.

My mom used to get an ornament for me every year. I decided that an appropriate time to stop that tradition was this year. Isaac will now get an ornament each year.

Probably the best moment of the weekend is below....

Christopher has decided to support the Steelers. He wanted only Steeler gear this year. His number one gift request was a jersey to wear. We had told him that most likely would not happen in our house. However, Grandma and Grandpa are super cool.... they got the bonus points this year.

One very happy boy!

Shawn got a game for the Wii.

He was very happy too!

Grandma even helped Chris make a lake for his Biome science project while we were in town. He painted it an glued it in last night.

On Saturday, we got up and ate breakfast with Santa.

We went to the Festival of Trees and made crafts.

Later that afternoon, we headed out in the cold.

We met Father Christmas on the street.

I was able to meet up with my friend Carolyn and her daughter Grace.

Grace really liked trying to see Isaac.

She will be a great Big Sister for her little brother in April.

Isaac is trying more and more table food. I am not sure he is ready, but he sure enjoys putting the food up to his mouth and licking it.

Looking a little guilty!

Trying out the Jello.... cuz there's always room for Jello!

Kisses from Grandma and Grandpa