New Year's Weekend

We spent the first weekend of the new year at my parents' house. While there, we celebrated the Tischer-side Christmas. My sister and her hubby were there, too. We always seem to find interesting things to do at Grandma Becky's and Grandpa J's!

Auntie and Isaac were gettin' their groove on while listening to a children's music CD. Uncle Paul had yet to join in the dancing!

Piper was checking out a new musical toy--a Tigger that sang a song and rocked back and forth in a rocking chair. I think she was impressed!

Grandpa J snowplowed a big maze for some outdoor fun. Isaac had fun chasing them!

We were fortunate to be handed-down a pair of child size skis. My dad was very excited to take Isaac out in the woods on skis!


With all the fun going on, we almost (not really!) forgot about opening presents!
Our beautiful children, before all the craziness began.

Auntie and Uncle Paul gave Isaac several costumes to add to his dress-up box. This one is definitely a favorite (he wanted to leave his other clothes on--hence the marshmallow-man look!)


Between eating a very late dinner and taking our time opening presents, we realized it was getting really late. So, we took a time-out and stopped opening gifts and waited until the following day.
Piper checking out a new toy.

Isaac playing with one of many new toys.

This pic took about 17 tries!


We are so fortunate to be able to spend time together, no matter if it's on the actual holiday or not. It's not the day, it's being together.