• Cari KrippnerMoline, ILTraveler
    1The olive tradition continues
    Scott's kids and Lexi's kidsGrandma Maggie in her happy spotGrandma Mary playing Reindeer Games picking up snowballs with her hoovesKids were very serious about itPhilamina was happy to get a couple of snowballsVery competitive reindeerPeter made his homemade CannolisScott, Matty, and baby CelineJumping on my tired uncleMom and Robert, the firefighter who will be moving out soonEagerly awaiting presentsToo funny 😂 I have to fall for you to read this correctly which has happened!Playschool school bus as big as meLook Mom, look DadBoth families got the same thingSo much excitementLEGOs for everyone and gardening setsYou get them expensive presents and they want to play with the broomPlaying with the Uncles

    First Christmas

    November 29, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 23 °F

    I have never had the opportunity to celebrate Christmas the day after Thanksgiving until this year. Kevin's sister and family are from Florida and are visiting now and wanted to share their gifts while they were here. This is a tradition here to have a First Christmas.
    The leftovers became soup and little sandwiches. The Littles (youngest cousins) play like they have never seen each other and there are more conversations than I can keep track of. It was fun to watch.    Read more