Christmas in Wisconsin 2015

After a 10 hour drive the kids were SO excited to be in Wisconsin to see Grandma and Grandpa and their cousins! They are always wound up after being stuck in a car for so long and run around like crazy with excitement.  They always pick up right where they left off with Dean and Kathy.

It was the first year that the kids could just go off and play with their cousins and we didn't have to follow them to make sure (Kieran) wasn't getting into anything he shouldn't.  Ashlyn is old enough to be that watchful eye and they enjoyed the freedom to soak in some time with them. They LOVE their cousins!

Opening presents!

The Dornfelds open one gift at a time starting with the youngest person so we get to watching everything happening.

We enjoyed our time.  The kids always struggle with sleeping the first night, but after that it went well.  

They love coming to Grandma and Grandpa's house!

Merry Christmas 2015!

Christmas 2015

Watching How The Grinch Stole Christmas.  This became a favorite this year.

Christmas Eve

This might be one of my favorite pictures of Kieran.

Trying to get a picture of the two of them before church.

Love that smile!

And that one too!

Almost done with pictures:)

Gaga was here!

And Papa too!  He flew in this year from Mexico.

We went to church and Dan preached a great sermon. Hallelujah was sung by Nolan and Jon and it was SO amazing. Afterwards my family came over for dinner.  My aunt and uncle Brunsdale happened to be in town for Christmas this year so they came over.  My aunt Shirley (my grandpa's sister) brought her Norwegian dress for Svea to try on and take pictures.  It was so cute watching her help Svea get it on.

Svea was so proud to show everyone!

It's a good thing we did this now as she would most likely outgrow the dress soon.

She loved it!

Great-Aunt Shirley will now frame a picture of her in the dress just like her other grandchildren are at her house under where she displays the dress.

Our little quarter Norwegian girl:)

Then it was time to open presents!

books, toys, games, and clothes, oh my!

We had a good time watching the kids.  I love our family room.  It's a perfect space for a lot of people to lounge around.

Santa came over the next morning and brought the kids some shopkins and candy!

We're not sure what they thought.  They didn't get too excited or say too much.

Hugs with everyone when it was time to say goodbye.

Kieran playing with play-doh and still doesn't want to take a picture.

Then everyone left on Christmas morning and we continued to lounge and lay around and pack for the next day for our journey to Wisconsin!