Hanson Christmas in Holland

The weekend of Dec. 28-30th my parents and both sisters, brother-in-law and niece came to our house for Christmas. We were only missing my brother. Entertainment, of course, was provided by Mallory and Joshua. Here are some pictures from that weekend.

Joshua got a Thomas the train, you push the conductor down and away goes the train. Here it went through Joshua's legs.

Grandma and aunt Tessa showed Joshua how Thomas worked. (It was hard to get a good picture of the whole ordeal!)

Opening a BIG present... pictures of this gift later.

Joshua got a Tickle-me-Elmo, we're all watching to see what all Elmo exactly does. Joshua isn't too impressed with it. Aunt Tessa got one from Santa and really enjoys it.... we decided it's for kids 18 YRS and up to enjoy rather than 18 MONTHS!

Mallory and dad Matt - looks like she got a hamburger and the fixings.

This is how you open your presents.

Joshua checking out what's in the box and Mallory thinking his dump truck looks pretty cool.

Adam got a dartboard, it's hanging up in the basement and has become quite addictive!

A puzzle.

Mallory, Grandpa, Grandma and Joshua

Aunt Tessa borrowing Mallory & Joshua for her family picture.

Our family picture... all 4 of us. (36 wks pregnant)

1-2-3 who can get on top first?

Joshua preferred to sit on the box while Mallory stood.

Joshua would get down, stand up straight and say "Ooooo"

Going back up.

Playing with his new mega blocks.

Grandma braiding Tessa's hair and Joshua inspecting it.