Thursday, January 23, 2014

Christmas in Austin 2014

Christmas with the Steece fam is always a blast!

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We picked out our festive Christmas hats from Grammy’s stash…

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…and hit up the Lakeway Lights (a holiday tradition)

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my cute little men in front a choo-choo train (E, A, B)

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Not sure what these nimrods are doing…Uncle Dan and Joe~ always lookin’ for the laugh (and always successful)

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Cute little Grammy and Grampy in front of Mr. & Mrs. Clause

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My penguin lover (Drew)

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Mama is already exhausted (you can see it in my eyes)- but having fun with my BFF

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Jess STEECE! The newest addition to the fam. Love her.

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And the night would not be complete without the quad races around the giant light tree… (Drew)

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Sav

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I guess instead of “races”, I should say “shuffles” because our boys do not run- but do this little “Steece shuffle” (as our friends like to call it). Hey, it has gotten better! LOL. (and Sav is just a straight up athlete)

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Our little Christmas cuties: Ben, Sav, Ethan, and Drew

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Ben and Uncle Dan! (we are blessed with such great uncles and aunts!)

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Drew and Aunt Jess!

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Love. This.

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Grammy and Grampy added on to their house and we just love this new addition! The foosball table!!! (Many a rowdy night at this table, folks!)

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Another bribe picture before opening presents! (B, A, S, E)

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We love letting the kids pick out gifts for their fam and friends. It is always hilarious to see what they come up with. Here is Uncle Ed in his straw drinking glasses (?!!?!?!??! LOL)

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and trying them out…

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Yep…still in to trains…

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Sav loving on her art kit. I swear this girl draws and paints about 20-30 pictures a day. True story.

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Ethan was shopping with me in a store and picked out something for Grammy all by himself. It is a sparkly Santa hat wine stopper. I love this kid. He is ALWAYS thinking about others and has a heart of pure GOLD.

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The next day, we met up with the fellas after their annual Butler Invatational Golf Tournament. Joe & Dan

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Hey, while the kids are away~ Mom and Dad will play. (Yah…we don’t get out much…)

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Huge nerds.

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Me and Grampy

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Grammy and Joe

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Dan and his BFF, Jay. These 2 are quite the crew…

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Jay will never take a serious picture and always puts his head down- so I took matters into my own hands. Love. Him.

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Jay’s Momma and one of Kate’s besties. LOVE me some Mary Beth.

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Had a great time in Austin, as always!!!

 

The kiddos dressed in some of their new jammies and toys from the weekend.

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5 comments:

cat said...

Wonderful festive times - btw your hair is stunning

cjdubs13 said...

Love the Timberwolves shirt!! -11 today here. Another too cold to go to school day!

Anonymous said...

I blink in every update the boys are looking sooo much older now ... and Sav bless her what a little lady xxx Marie

Kelsey said...

Not one but TWO vintage Timberwolves shirts in one post. Minnesota shout-out! :)

Anonymous said...

Great to read your uplifting and joyful posts. I was so worried for you and your sweet Mama and so relieved to see that despite your challenges, you were able to share the joy of the season. Your kids are so charming and excited, their innocence is infectious. You and Joe are giving them such a great start in life. It makes the tough days worthwhile. Best wishes and prayers for your Mom from Ontario, Canada.

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