Christmas in Iowa!

Because a big snow/ice storm was supposed to hit Iowa right after Christmas, we had to delay our Christmas trip up there a week. And then go figure, the storm didn't hit! So we finally made it up to Iowa for a late Christmas. But since it was just after New Year, Brandon and William were up visiting his family, so we didn't get to see them. But we did spend time with Grandma, Aunt Leah, Uncle Myles, Great Grandma H, Grandpa, Buffy and Great Grandma C!

Oh and I forgot about Biz! Biz is the newest member of the family. Grandma got Biz the day after Christmas and just adores her new puppy! He is a Standard Poodle, and a few days later, when Grandma took him to the vet - found out he is a she! Whoops!

We drove up late after Mom and Dad got off work, so Jude and I drove up in our PJ's. But as soon as we got to Grandma's you better believe I went right to the toys! I know where they are stashed.... But Grandma said there was a special gift I should go ahead and open - so I did. And what do you know, but I got my first Tea Set!!! I love it! Thanks Grandma!

By that point, everyone was tired, so we all trickled to bed. And when we all woke up the next morning, we pretended it was Christmas morning and opened up stockings and all the rest of the presents under the tree! I got a bunch of new toys and some new clothes! Thank you everyone!! I love them!
And then I misunderstood Mom. She said it was time to put UP the stockings, but I thought she said to put ON the stockings....
After we got all cleaned up, we went over to GG and Grandpa's house for lunch. Aunt Leah went with us, too. I love to give her hugs and kisses!

While we were there, Buffy came over, too. She had some gifts for us! She got me a Princess BackPack and a China Tea Set!! Thank you Buffy!! Mom said the China Tea Set will be for when I am older, but I could play with the Back Pack all I wanted. I feel like such a big girl wearing it!!! I even like to run and put it on when Dora sings her "Back Pack, Back Pack" song on TV!

I loved our time in Iowa, but soon it was time to come home again. I love you all!!! Merry Christmas!! (a week or two late!)