Christmas Break

Things were pretty crazy at our house before our trip.  We were doing school and I was also trying to keep up things at home as well as get packed for our trip.  Eden was struggling as I mentioned before....  In it all, I was still trying to make things easiest and the least stressful for her.  

As most of you know, we don't really celebrate Christmas as most people traditionally do...  The whole Christmas thing is way out of hand, in my opinion!!!  However, this year I decided that I wanted to get a little something for all of the kids.  So, we opened gifts (from the bag) before we left home on our trip.  I bought the kids a lot of learning quiet things that they could do in the car.  The big kids got something a bit more grown up!!   

E got some reading books , a camelbak, and some
 other nice activity books.

Bella isn't so sure about flash cards for a gift!

Little B got some activity things as well
 as a couple of good deal clearance toys.

K also got a new camelbak like Bella
 and E and some fun activity books.

Bella's reading book.  Notice the hair.... quite crazy!

Treva taking "selfies" on my phone
 @ Tristan's house

My Gma Gretchie by the fire.

Tristan with his dog, Levi!

hair time!

such a pretty "do!"

My sis roasting marshmallows in Tristan's fireplace!!

This is the "get lost" face for my daughter!