Happy New Year

New Year's Eve day was spent unpacking suitcases, opening toys and organizing the house after a whirlwind week of Christmas.  That night, we headed over the Moore's house to bring in the new year.  The kid's had a fun time playing "Cup Toss" and ringing in the new year at 8PM on the back deck.  After the kids went to bed, the adults enjoyed a yummy dinner and uninterrupted time to catch up.  It was a really fun night with friends!

Putting all the new doll clothes in their wardrobes.  It took 2 hours to get all of this straight!

Madelyn loves her new canopy from Nana and Pop.  She says she feels like a princess!

"Cup Toss" with the Moore boys!

Ellie was pretty good with her left hand!

Madelyn and her best bud Judah.  They were so excited they were able to have a sleepover in Judah's room.  Ellie would not stop talking so she had to sleep in another room!

Happy New Year!

The end of a fun night with good friends!

Christmas In South Carolina

The day after Christmas we headed down to South Carolina for Christmas Part Two.  It was the first time in years that all the McGuire siblings and their families have been together for Christmas.  All 13 of us packed into the Richter house and had a big sleepover which turned out great with plenty of room.  We did a lot of fun things like to to the zoo, the park, a bounce house, and saw lots of Christmas lights.  However, the best part of the trip was spending time with family.  The kids all got along great and the adults had a lot of fun too.  There is never a dull moment with the McGuire family.  It was an awesome Christmas Family Reunion!

Madelyn and Jack are two peas in a pod!

Laughing at our favorite animals at the zoo, the Baboons and their red butts!

Ellie and Uncle Mark

The kids loved climbing on all the statues!

Petting the horse!

Everyone loved feeding the animals too!

Ellie is so happy to have a cousin her age.  Sarah and Ellie loved playing together this trip!

Roasting marshmallows at the Zoo Lights!

S'mores!

Ellie chose cotton candy instead of S'mores!

Love this face!

Nothing better than celebrating Christmas under palm trees!

Madelyn and Jack picking the monkey's nose!

Cousins!

Kristen and I found the perfect place for us to retire!

Hibachi for dinner!

Fun at the park.  It was actually a warm day but they insisted on wearing their hats!

Climbing on grandpa was the favorite thing to do around the house!

Can't wait until October 12th!

Loved spending time with our cute nephew Andrew!

"Christmas" dinner!

Another visit from Santa!

Madelyn was so excited to finally get her flipeez hat!

Madelyn and Ellie got enough doll clothes to clothe an army of American Girl Dolls!