Ward Family Christmas and Florida

The annual Ward Christmas party was held at Rochelle and Coby's new house.  It was so rustic and spacious. We had a wonderful time.  We only get to see these family members about once a year,  but we always have so much fun.  We enjoy the food, fellowship and games. This year there were so many children and babies running/crawling around everywhere.  Arlee really enjoyed playing with all of the kiddos.

During the Ornament Swap Arlee gained 2 new train ornaments. He was excited about that! 

Sunday after church we headed down to Florida.  My brother wanted to host Christmas this year but it did not work out for the rest of the 

family to come in. 

 So we decided we would and stay until Christmas Eve and have Christmas at our own house. 

We really enjoyed slowing down and watching movies,  playing games,  making a ginger bread house and I even had the joy of playing the piano and singing with my SIL and the girls in Church. 

We sang "What child is this"

 I really miss being a part of their daily lives. 

And to top it off, we went to the 

Bass Pro Shop to see Santa! 

 I thought it would be a sweet treat for my mom to have a picture of all the grandkids with

 "Sana" or "Ho Ho". 

Of course the girls were less than thrilled with the idea,  but after I stood in line by myself for about an hour they decided to be a good sport.  

They are good girls!!

                   Some pictures of our time there....
Arlee was enjoying the Hill tradition of gas station stops and honey buns!

 The first Christmas gift!!..we thought he might enjoy one of his new movies on the long ride.  It was Disney's Planes. He loved it.  Such a cute movie.

                 
   The beginning of the Gingerbread house project!

I wished I had taken more pictures but glad I remembered to take a few!!

               This one may be my favorite. ...lol

Arlee had a fantastic time with his cousins their fish and Eek Eek  (better known as Nibbles the Hamster)
He totally wore himself out and slept almost the entire ride home!!...yay.