Runcie Christmases

After opening gifts Christmas morning, we drove to Hastings to celebrate Christmas with the Runcie side. 

Christmas day 2012

Grandma Dee and Monroe

Gramma and Papa

Monroe opening her gift from Grandma

The next night, we celebrated Christmas with the Schwab side of the family.

Monroe riding Dedrick's new rocking horse

The whole gang

Monroe got to be Santa and pass out the gifts.  She did a very good job, and she loved it.

Josiah opening his first gift

Monroe's new blankie

She loved her bowling set

Cousin Dedrick

A piano book

Doug, Melinda, Julie, (Josiah), and Dustin

David, Dedrick, Brooke, Nathan, and Jordan

Carmen, Jeff, and Christian

Linda, Jerry, Robb, and Renee

Derek and Josiah

Carmen and Monroe bowling

Our gifts to Grandma and Grandpa

The next day, we celebrated our final Christmas.  This was with Zach's immediate family.

Loving her new gifts

Cousin love

Monroe showing Josiah how his new toy works

After we opened presents, we went outside to play in the snow.  At first, Zach pulled Monroe around in the yard.  Then, we went across the street to the neighbor's house and sledded down their driveway.  

First trip down

Dustin and Monroe made it to the grass

Zach snowboarding

Trips down with Monroe

I love this one!

 Zach and Dustin

Julie and I

Another great landing

We had a wonderful white Christmas! Thanks, everyone!