Christmas Vacation Fun

 

We went on a family hike during Christmas vacation. Some people in the group *cough Clara cough* refused to acknowledge that it had even been a hike since "there weren't any ups and downs" (elevation gains). There were however signs warning you to stay on the path because there were copperheads in the underbrush and the constant sound of gunfire because the hike was across the lake from a gun range. *Cue Deep in the Heart of Texas.* It was nice to be outside and to see a new part of town though. Grandma Cole met us there so that was also fun.

 

We also bought a zoo membership with some money that Gma and Gpa Roueche sent for Christmas and went there. It was nice to be able to walk around the zoo in December and not freeze your face off. They had a lot of fun animal exhibits and a lot of the kids' favorite animals.

 

We spent New Year's Eve over at the Caldwells' house. We played games, ate snacks, and had a "kidnight" countdown around 9:45.

 

Then on New Year's Day we went and visited Great Gma and Gpa Roueche. They live in Crowley with Aunt Tina and Uncle Pedro. The day that we went Aunt Susan and Uncle Chris were visiting from Oklahoma. They were very happy to see us, and we were happy to see them. As always Great Gma Roueche had fun playing with the kids and Great Gpa Roueche checked in with all the kids. Leona and Great Gma Roueche had fun playing keep away and tickle fighting each other.

Another fun thing that the kids got to do during Christmas break was have a mini-sewing class with Gma Cole. They each got some fabric for Christmas and then got to rummage through her stores for more and make a pillowcase with her. It was fun one-on-one time with her and she let them do it almost entirely on their own with her just giving them pointers.

Leona wanted this photo taken of her with all of her new Barbies.