We had a pretty fun and eventful past weekend, full of family, baking cookies which we love to do every year, Christmas parties, and presents. Yesterday we celebrated our Christmas with Mom E and Courtney then went to Len and Luann's annual Christmas party. It was a blast. I was kinda bummed that I had to miss my work party but we had so much fun at Len and Luann's house. Mom and Dad Vander Velde watched the kids so it was great that Chris and I could go and relax and not have to worry about chasing the kids around. We actually got to visit with people and I feel like I got to know everyone a little bit better as well:) In the am, we celebrated Christmas with Mom E. and it was fun. The kids got such great gifts, as always. She always knows exactly what to get them and what they will love. This year, Chris and I were surprised with a trip (plane flight and hotel) to Vegas. We are so so excited. Just the two of us, no kids, to Vegas. I have never been there before and cannot wait. She gave us a coupon to watch the kids while we are gone, and she also gave us some spending money and tickets to a show down there. YAH!! Vegas, here we come!! Also notice in the pictures, we all have matching PJ's. I just love it. Chris thinks it it cheezy but I think that it is so so cute. Today we went to the shop for a while and had a mini Christmas party there. Len and Luann had gifts for the kids and so did the Eustice's. Levin and Lily got to play and Nolan chased his new ball around, from Ben, Lainie, and Levin. Levin and Lily play so nice together. She absolutely loves him and talks about her "cousin Levin" all the time. Today, they were playing restaurant.