Christmas in Nebraska

We spent Christmas in Nebraska this year. It wasn't easy packing all the presents but somehow we made it up there on the Thursday before Christmas and Gracie did great. We even ate lunch in the car and she gulped up her kids Subway sandwich. She loves Subway :) While making a pit stop in Wichita, KS it started snowing.

It was the tiniest snow flakes you've ever seen but still snow.  She's really gotten good at coloring too. Very fun. She took about an hour nap after both of us screaming at her to close her eyes. Phew!

When we finally made it Gracie was thrilled to finally get there! Grandma cooked a spaghetti dinner for us. The next day Kelly and Grandma did some last minute shopping and Gracie, Grandma and I did some shopping too. We did find a pile of leftover snow that Gracie couldn't wait to jump in.

Later that night Grandma and Grandpa Jacobs came down. Gracie and I hadn't seen them since Amber's wedding almost 3 years ago!! The rest of the family was there too on Friday. We headed out for some family pics. The only whole family pic was last from Amber's wedding!  Here's what we got:

We also got  a good one with Grandma and Grandpa with the kids...

The kids played their little hearts out at the park. They were all ready for good naps :) After naps it was time for church. All the kids did great in the service. 2 years ago I had to leave with Gracie b/c it was dark and loud she got so scared and was bawling! One funny thing that happened. She got on my lap during the service at one point and then had some gas while sitting on me. We both got tickled and were trying not to laugh! Then she said "I tooted Mommy. Do you smell it? Do you???" It was hilarious!!

After church we rushed home, had dinner, then got a special surprise......

SANTA CAME!!!!!
The kids thought it was great :) He came with gifts for all the kids and it was fun. I have some videos I'll have to post another time.

The kids opened more presents than you can imagine!! It took over an hour for us to get through them all. They were showered with gifts. After all the gift opening the kids went to bed late and the adults played games. It was fun.

The next day was Christmas and some of the family had to leave to visit other sides of the family. We had a quiet day with the Grandparents. Grandma cooked a good pork roast and we enjoyed the beautiful day outside!

She didn't even wear a coat on Christmas Day in Nebraska! Crazy!! 

Amber came back later that night to tell us good-bye! These monkeys!!

The next day we got up super early and made the long trek home. Gracie was very sad to leave her Grandma! We made it home and were so happy to get home. Home Sweet Home!