Christmas 2013

 
Christmas this year did not happen quite as we had anticipated. Since we are always out of town visiting family, we planned our family Christmas time for Friday the 20th. Ben had that day off of school so we thought it would be a fun day of celebrating and enjoying our family time together. Well...on Thursday Lucy came down with something. She had a fever and cold symptoms and just seemed miserable. By Friday, she was worse. It was a pretty rough day. She wasn't really interested in opening presents and spent most of the day crying/being held. We weren't even sure if we would be able to leave for Grand Rapids on Saturday morning as planned.
 
Ben enjoyed playing with his new presents, but I know it wasn't really the same kind of Christmas day we usually have together. It's hard when germs come and ruin your plans. But, you just have to roll with it. :) By Saturday morning the fever was gone and we decided to stick to our travel plans.
 
I started feeling sick on Sunday and I spent most of our visit not really feeling that great. It was nice to see our families and celebrate Christmas together. I just hope next year sickness stays far away from us! 
 
 Our sweet little Lucy not feeling good and not caring about her presents at all!
  Ben loves playing with new Super Mario characters.
Trying to enjoy her new super hero cape.
 He asked Santa for Legos.
 
 
GRAND RAPIDS
 Lucy was feeling better by Sunday and had fun with her new "Clip Clop Castle."
 Ben got a Cat Luigi. Who knew that Luigi had so many cool looks? :)
Aunt Jess made him an awesome new hat!

 She was thrilled to have her picture taken. :)
Playing with her new baby.
She got a crib/baby care center to take care of her little baby.
Lucy loved her Princess Peach hat that Aunt Jess made for her.
 
 
CADILLAC
It was definitely a white Christmas up in Cadillac, MI. I think it snowed the whole time we were there!
 All ready for 2 year photos with Aunt Betsy.
 On Christmas Eve, Lucy opened up her birthday presents.
 Cupcake Time!
 On Christmas morning, the family gathered together to open up stockings in Curt's parent's basement.
 Cousins-they love hanging out together! :)
Lucy opening up the first present.
 
 


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