Christmas with the Kauffmans

 We spent 12/31 - 1/2 with Chad's family for our Christmas gathering.  The last several years there has been snow and all the cousins have enjoyed sledding at Grandma and Grandpa's house but not this year.  These cousins play so well together!  There are now 4 girl cousins and 4 boy cousins.  We spent time at the house, enjoying each other's company.  The middle generation were sent out to eat on Saturday for lunch while the grand kids stayed with Grandma and Grandpa ~ always a special treat for all.  Andrew had a GI bug on Sunday early morning...I don't think anyone else got it.  He was doing much better by Sunday evening and pretty much back to normal by Monday.  Wouldn't be Christmas without someone being sick!

Below the cousins pile on top of Uncle Bradley on the couch.  All 8 are there, Rowan is tucked behind Alex, in front of Emma on the couch.

 Alex opening a gift with a bit of assistance.

Carson checking out Andrew's new Lego set.

(no, he isn't picking his nose despite how it looks.)

(actually, he probably is)

Rowan playing with Lucca's elephant pillow pet

Alan and Leah having some father daughter time

Chad purchased a head lamp for a night cross country race he participated in this fall.  He found that having this headlamp came in pretty handy.  He thought Alan would enjoy one for a gift.  I see night lawn mowing in his future and it might also be helpful in doing some chores at home at night.

A cousin picture

Alex, Andrew, Lucca, Rowan, Leah, Anna, Emma, & Carson