Brockhaus Family Christmas

 

After a few years of hiatus, we had our family xmas back at my Grandmas.  We had a great time this year. Holidays with kids is so much better!
But before we get to those pictures, here's Branko's cool hair in the tub.

Enjoying our new inflatable hot tub. We've been playing around with the colors on the lights above, and it really does feel like you're in a real hot tub. 
Here are some pictures of our new smiling boy!






Branko was VERY excited to see all of his cousins once he was a bit more alert from falling asleep in the car. We tried to get him down for a nap twice prior to coming. We drove around Parkside's campus to buy us some extra nap time.


Auntie Jodi swarmed by all of the kids
Matching PJ's!
Branko really enjoys his cousins, Simon and Oliver
"What are you eating, Simon? Can I see?"
Auntie Mary "snuggles"

And of course, Nora snuggles.

Ava helping out with Conrad when we had our hands full with Branko and Santa Pat
Craft corner

Group shot! We're missing a few cousins this year

Emery, such a loving girl
"Santa is that you?"



Santa brought down the gifts for the kids and the adults did a raffle. We got a starbucks giftcard and moscow mule kit!


Conrad's doubled in size since the last photo of these two!







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