Relaxing after a fun week of Christmas celebrations

Little cuties in their winter PJs!

Aunt Amy doing Ava's hair

Grandpa John modeling his new hat - looks good!

Taking a break from opening gifts

Ava, Madox and Gavin tickling Grandpa John

A gator to match Grandpa's. Hold on this Spring, Katie!!

Our sleigh wouldn't have been complete without 'Rudy' (as Ava calls him)

Playing Aunt Sarah's memorable memory game

Ava helping Katie open her gifts (or testing them all out first)

Uncle Zach and Katie

Christmas morning picture. Mom's not in the picture, but she was there with us.

Hot chocolate on Christmas morning, just like Mom always did

Merry Christmas morning (after trying the hot chocolate)

Ava loved the idea of leaving cookies, milk and a note for Santa

Ava was ELATED to get red shoes...'Just like Dorothy!' she told us.

Testing out an alphabet book

Celebrating Christmas

Aunt Amy helping Ava get all dressed up with her bracelets

Ava loves the afghan Grandma Helen made special for her!

Grandma Rachel's lap is full with Ava and Gavin

Taking care of Grandma's dollies

Playing (and sampling the goodies) at Grandma Helen's before the rest of the fam arrives

Kicking the snowpiles with her buddy, Madox

Daddy's stocking hat fits just right!

Making cookies for holiday parties