Grandpa Don and Grandma Jan's House

The kids ALWAYS love going to Grandpa Don and Grandma Jan's house! They got their Christmas presents, and then got to watch Grandpa Don's train...always a favorite!!

He has such a neat set...and the cool thing is that it is of the town of Albia, where Uncle Loren and Aunt Salli live!

Family Baking Day!

December 19th marked Pence Family Baking Day! We love making goodies to take to our friends at Christmas! This one went down as usual....everyone started strong in the morning, and Mom was working on everything by herself as the day ended!

Jumperoo!

Miss Taylor loves the jumperoo as much as her brother and sister did! She's a hopping fool!

Christmas Tree Pics

Here are a few pics of the kids in front of the tree..as you can see, we try anything to get them to cooperate...even candy canes before bed!!

First Christmas Program

Carson and Ava had their first church program this December...they did a great job and Daddy and Mommy were so proud!

A couple attempts at a family photo by the Christmas tree...

Our church also does a live nativity every year...definitely a highlight for the kids!

Hmm...That Looks Fun!

Of course Taylor made her way over to the tree quite often during the holiday season! Carson and Ava were good at keeping tabs on her though!

Little stinker!

Tub Fun!

Taylor loves bath time and now that she's old enough, we have been occasionally letting the older ones bathe with her.

Ava and Taylor's 1st bath together!

Carson and Taylor's 1st bath together!

Decorating the Christmas Tree

Decorating the tree is always a family event...you know, first the kids decorate it, and then Mommy redoes it when the kids are in bed!

Taylor getting her first glimpse at the tree...

Carson showing off the progress...love all the ornaments piled onto the bottom!

Ava showing off her work!