Happy Holidays, Part 3 - The Fenskes

Our final visit this year was with Rebecca's mom's family at the nursing home in Durham where her grandmother is staying. The kids always love visiting there because they have beautiful fish tanks and bird cages that they can watch for hours.

Grandma Jean and Granddad Bill

Olivia with Cousin Sarah

The kids gazing at the beautiful fish.

Emma and Aunt Nancy

Great-Grandma and Emma

Emma had a few smiles for Granddad Bill, too.

Ezra loved sitting in Aunt Nancy's lap

All-in-all, we had wonderful times with all of our families and can see just how truly blessed we are to have all of them in our lives!

Happy Holidays, Part 2 - The Sarines

The day after Christmas, we went to my mom and dad's house in Summerfield. Every time we pull into their neighborhood the kids all scream "NANA AND POP-POP'S!!!" We got to have brunch with them, as well as Greg and Morgan and their beautiful new baby, Rooney.

Nana and Pop-pop roughhousing with Gabe

Ezra getting in on the action

Ezra loves trains, so this was a special treat for him.

Emma being her usual happy self.

My parents gave each of their children a 3D maze that you had to solve to get your gift. It took me a while, but once I did it, Olivia and Gabe wanted to try their hands at it.

Gabe playing with his rubber band paddle boat in the tub.

Nana feeding the little one.

Happy Holidays, Part1 - The Baldwins

This year we got to spend time with family on all sides. We started off with a visit from Rebecca's mom and dad. The kids are always excited when they visit and this was no exception. 

Grandpa reading to the boys

Not surprisingly, one of their favorite things was a box big enough to hide each of them in.

Both Gabe and Ezra got Tee Ball sets. Gabe went nuts every time he hit the ball. He would throw the bat up over his head and go running after the ball.

The next day, we went to visit with Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa Baldwin in Kannapolis. We also got to see Aunt Bethany, Uncle Phil and Aunt Kelly, as well. 

Aunt Kelly made the kids go on a scavenger hunt for their gifts. She hid puzzle pieces all around the house and made the kids go find them to put it together. Unfortunately, even with the help of the adults, the kids couldn't find all the pieces. Fortunately, we did find enough to figure out the clue.

We had a wonderful time visiting with everyone and can't wait for the next time!

Family Visits

This week, we went to visit both sides of Rebecca's family: the Fenskes in Durham and the Baldwins in Concord.

On Friday, we got to go visit with Rebecca's mom's family in Durham and see her Uncle Charlie, Aunt Nancy and cousin Sarah. Also got to see Grandma Jean and Grandpa Bill, but for some dumb reason, I didn't get a picture of them....

Then on Saturday, we went and had lunch with the Baldwin side down at Aunt Bethany and Uncle Phil's in Concord. 

The kids getting some help from Hunter, Matthew and Great-grandpa.

The 5 Baldwin Cousins. The last time they were all together was at our wedding in 2000!

4 Generations of Baldwins.

We had a wonderful time at both places and we hope to be able to see everyone again soon! 

Sarine Family Christmas