12/25/17 Christmas Day

Christmas 2017 -- We were blessed to have AJ, Bryce and Marlee join us (Andy, Shelly, Katie and Holly). Dallas and McKayla spent the weekend at her parents house. It was a fun morning starting about 8 a.m. Bryce and Marlee had stayed at Thatcher's house but came to join us for present opening. The girls were spoiled with lots of fun teenager gifts and we took turns selecting and opening presents.

After presents we had a delicious breakfast with eggs, lil smokies, cinamon rolls, orange juice etc.

We spent a nice relaxing day around the house and then went to Wendy's house for a family party. There was lots of yummy food and the favorite things swap. Wendy and family were there including the newlyweds, Laura and Ben came but none of their kids, Grandma and Grandpa Griffin, and us with Aj, Bryce and Marlee.


Andy's been wearing that brace for 12 weeks. He's ready to get it off!

The kids were growing up but they needed a toy!

Who will win the battle?

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