Christmas Glimpses....

What a fun Christmas season this has been! December was a whirlwind of things and we are a little shocked that 2008 is on our doorstep. We had some out of town company at the beginning of the month and then it seemed like one thing led to another and we found ourselves in MN to see family. Gabe's brother and sister-in-law (along with their three children) live in Rochester so we met Gabe's folks there this year. It was a really wonderful trip...
Some highlights...
1. Obviously seeing everyone...bc we are all spread out it seems we only get together once a year (if we are lucky!)
2. Playing with the kiddo's! Kate is 7, Quinn 4, and Paige 1 1/2...seeing Christmas through their eyes was almost magical.
3. Seeing Gabe round house kick a piece of ice...hmm, okay I didn't see it but I saw him hopping afterwards (Seth witnessed it, and I guess it wasn't so pretty). Gabe meant to kick the ice with his foot but guess he kicked it with his shin...a large bump and black and blue mark proved that it didn't' feel to nice!
4. Ice Skating with the ladies Friday night. Donia, Kate and I had a girls night! Kate was so fun to watch, she did a terrific job and was a such a champ when she fell! Donia and I were able to skate behind and catch up!
5.Cuddly-woosky...don't be scared, I tend to make up words for just Gabe and I and this came out...the kids kept saying "Aunt Meg lets cuddly woosky...so cute!! We would just cuddle on the couch while the boys played Wii
6. Wii- Gabe and I do not have one but the MN Rob's are professionals and taught us all their tricks. Gabe's favorite game was some crazy monkey ball game, and mine was the shooting at targets game.
7.Hearing Kate and Donia play the piano at church
8.Eating, there was lots of food and desserts...Donia is an amazing cook and we gained a good 10 pounds each!
9. Singing around the piano. Seth and Donia played Christmas carols and we sang along...I LOVE stuff like this! It was really a highlight for me!
10. Just all being together! Sue and Dave arrived on Sunday and we really just hung around the house and enjoyed being around each other!
Those weren't in order but just wanted to give you a little glimpse into a Robinson Christmas!
Here are a few pics to go along with them...
Donia and Kate









Christmas Morning!