We arrived in Iowa just in time for the winter storm of '09. We were relieved to have dry roads, a small boy who has become an excellent traveler and a BaBa in the car to help entertain. It felt good to arrive and have a number of day to spend time with family...sans Babi & Bumper, who we all missed terribly.
I love these two shots--they were taken the day after Christmas. Hoppi & Grandma Jo wanted a portrait with the grands...unfortunately the kids had other things in mind. We all tried our hardest to get smiles from all. Kids.
The end result.
Cousins - someone to spend time with -
A Garst family tradition is to make homemade egg noodles & gravy for Christmas Dinner. This year was the year for Harrison to join in this activity...I loved it! He had such a great time being mama's helper.
Wyatt & Sylvie
1972, 60/30 Tractor from Santa
The aftermath of the storm
Santa's helper
The trip ended with a night in Brookings, SD with TiTi, JoJo & BaBa
Harrison's new, all-time favorite-the giving of the gifts
5 comments:
Love this posting and I am so glad you posted the uncooperative photo sitting! Also, happy to see the pictures of Harrison helping you make the noodles. He was a helper and such a fun one the entire time you were here. It seems like a dream that came and went so fast, but the memories will remain forever. Miss you, love you and Happy New Year!
Gramma Jo & Hoppi
Looks like the tractor was a hit :) Glad you guys had a good trip.
Loved the all the pictures, Wyatt and Sylvie are adorable...Sorry, Grama Jo, that no one would cooporate with you on your portrait!!! That is just wrong.. looks like everyone had a great time.. missed ya all, but sure enjoyed Phoenix weather YeeeHawww.. Well have a Happy New Year.. Love to all Gramma G.
i must say !!! i so wanted to see the grands and the greats that my heart was in a big lump...we did get to see NIck and that was a boon, and we had a safe and warm and fine Christmas at the snow bound Lazy Horseshoe...[and we enjoy blogs and photos a whole bunch...]
Now we hope there will be a summer
gathering when we can be with family..love over the tetons, the rockies, the alps... and that is the way it is .happy new year.
What a fun posting! Gift giving, siblings, family photos, noodles, and three adorable children... Can't wait to be together next Christmas. We love you guys!
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