Day 1 with the Beach's

December 22

We started the morning off by eating at IHOP with most of the fam, including my mom (Dani had to work and we missed her). It was a great breakfast. Even more entertaining was my niece who took out the fruit from the bowl and then put it back in and then out. 

Jess had an awesome shirt!

After IHOP, Jess and I went to Joann's to get some items and then to Ream's for the gingerbread candy. When we got back, Nate went with the guys (Boomer had to work) to the DI (go figure: dream store) and Scheels. Meanwhile, Jess and I hung out and talked. I cut out the pieces to make the houses. We barely had enough to make two large houses and a small one. The gingerbread tasted pretty good. 

When the guys got back, the couples went to Famous Dave's to meet up with my aunt, uncle and cousin with his new wife. It was a lot of fun. I've never seen my uncle so animated before. 

 Cheese-face!

 The food was delicious!!

 These two had quite the staring conversation with food. It was hilarious. Nate let her have a sip of his lemonade and it took awhile before Chloe gave it up. She kept guzzling it down.

See? Hilarious!!!

 I think this was her first time with an oreo. She eventually got it on her upper lip for a Hitler mustache. Chloe is too darn cute!

The group!

After dinner, we decided to watch It's a Wonderful Life. I love our little family traditions.