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!

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! 

Christmas week part 1, at Grandma Sims's Nursing Home

We visited with my Grandma and her husband (Granddad) at her nursing home in Durham to start our Christmas celebration. My Mom's brother, my aunt, and my two cousins were there. It was lots of fun. The nursing home was decorated beautifully and there are several cages of birds that entertain the kids.

Dad and Olivia. He presented her with a Nutcraker.



My mom and Gabe. Gabe was playing the falling over game. Do you know the one I mean? He was not holding up his own weight and mom didn't want to let him go cause he would fall. Sometimes, you just have to let them go. :)

My Dad and Ezra. He just loves faces.



How big is Grandpa's lap? :)



Grandma Fenske/Sims (mom's mom) holding Ezra. He was very content.



Hugging Granddad Sims

Never still.

Olivia is still Hello Kitty crazy. She hit the jackpot with a notebook, pens, and a bingo game.




Ezra playing with the gift bag. His favorite part of the gift. He received an outfit which came just in time as he had messed up two outfits by the time we started to open presents.

 

Great Aunt Nancy made Gabe his own Quiet Activity Book (she made Olivia one a few years ago)



Gabe and his steam roller. His playing was complete with sounds.



The whole gang