Ahrenholtz Christmas!!!!!!!

I just love this time of year!  Spending time with lots of family is what I love most!  This past Sunday was our 1st Christmas!  Christmas at my Grandpa and Grandma Ahrenholtz's is so much fun. . I love seeing all the cousins and catching up.  Carson was a bit overwhelmed by all his little cousins. . . but he had lots of fun with Jackson. . .they are going to be best buds!  Grandma Louise ("Weez" in Carson language) does so much work and preparation for this big day.  She is amazing at the gift giving as well--she still buys for every single one of her grandchildren(16) plus their spouses(if they have one). . . AND her 15 Great Grandchildren. . .AND her 5 children and their spouses! WOW huh?!?!  The food was delicious and we all ate way to much!  The day always goes by WAY to fast but it was a wonderful time had by all!

 Daddy, can I open my present?

Daddy helping Carson with his present

 Crazy basement!

 The other half of the crazy basement!

 Aunt Christin helping Carson with his new puzzle!

 Opening his present from Great Grandpa and Grandma

 Grandpa Rick helping Carson with his new puppy

 Carson and Jackson hangin out on Gabe's lap

 Family picture!

 Carson was crackin' Grandpa Rick up!  Love this picture!

 Aunt Christin (ki-ki)

 LOVE the new look Grandma!

 Jackson and Carson playing together

I pray that everyone is as blessed as we are to have such amazing family to spend this Christmas season with!  God Bless you all!

love. . .this. . .picture!

We had the Ahrenholtz Chirstmas today.  It was so much fun and I was sad to see it come and go so fast!  I will have another blog with details a bit later. . . just had to share this picture right now!

Grandpa and Grandma with their GREAT Grandkids!  4 were missing and there are 2 on the way so by next year, they will have a total of 17 greats!

LOVE THIS PICTURE!

Crazy Weather. . .Relaxing Weekend

So this weekend I had planned on spending Saturday with my mom. . SHOPPING!  I have no Christmas shopping done yet so had my list ready, coupons lined up and was ready to get it done!  Well, the weather didn't think that was such a good idea.  We then were going to head into Des Moines on Sunday and woke up realizing that probably wouldnt be a smart idea either. GRRR! 
I was really bummed our plans were interrupted but had a wonderful weekend trapped inside with just my boys!
Saturday Gabe and I decided it would be fun as a family to make roll out Christmas cookies.  I asked him if we always doubled the batch and he said yes we always do.  So he ran to the store to get a few ingredients we were short of and I started mixing up the dough.  I should have known we never made a double batch when the dough was almost pouring over my kitchen aid. . and when I had to add TEN cups of flour!  Anyway, I didn't think much about it until much later when I was counting them up and realized that we had just made over 11 dozen cookies! WHOOPS!
I packed them up and froze them. . will get them out next weekend to decorate when I have a little more help from Gabe's family! :) Anyway, I was excited for Carson to get to help this year! I even put an apron on him. . Gabe wasn't impressed but we both smiled over it! Later when it was time to roll the dough all Carson wanted was the rolling pin. Of course he did! Gabe and Carson took turns rolling out the dough while I lined the cookie sheets and baked them. By the end Carson was getting crabby and bored with the idea but he sure did the LOVE the end product! He has a sweet tooth just like his Mommy!

Helping with the cookie dough!  Do you just love the apron? :)

 
 

 Carson and Mommy with their aprons!

 Look at me roll my dough!

 Such a big boy!

 LOVING the final project. . .sorry. . totally forgot to get a picture of the final products!

 Playing trucks in the hallway with Daddy!

 Cleaning out our closet and finding random hats

 Watching Daddy snow blow the driveway

Tuckered Out!

Tuesday night Gabe had his first home basketball game of the season so Carson and I decided we would head out to watch the Cougars!  Since it was a school night. . and Carson usually is in bed by 7:30. . we decided to leave at half time since the CAM boys were winning big anyways!  When we got home, Carson was OUT!  He did not wake up for anything!  So I decided to grab my camera and take a few pics of this adorable little boy all tuckered out. .  still all bundled up! :)

Helping Grandma!

When we were home over Thanksgiving Carson thought he needed to help my mom do the dishes.  So she let him!

Too cute!

Thanksgiving 2010

I know this post is a bit late. . .sorry!  Just wanted to share quick that we had a wonderful Thanksgiving with both Gabe's family and mine.  Gabe's brother Brandon and wife Erin didn't make it back because of the ice up North and Gabe's sister was in Florida for Thanksgiving so it seemed off since everyone wasn't present.  My sister was back for Thanksgiving day so it was great to see her!  Love Love Love family time! :)

Mother/Daughter Pic!

 Christin and I with Gma and Gpa!

 Trying to get Carson ready for a family photo. . not so much!

 Grandma and Grandpa Baughman

 Attempting a family photo. . .

 Dena, Lindsey, and I

Gabe, Carson, and I are truly BLESSED with the most amazing family! We enjoy family gatherings so very much and love the opportunity to get together.  We are very much looking forward to Christmas with everyone as well!

Watch Me Dance!

So tonight I finally got a video of the little man dancing!  It was after his bath so don't mind the naked baby and crazy hair! Enjoy!