Trip to the Midwest - Pictures Galore

So with taking over 350 pictures this past weekend here are just a few. We had a great time seeing both sides of the family and I don't think we could have packed any more into 5 days than we did.

We got up at 4 and left Arizona at 6am. Here is the sunrise over the Rockies. There was snow on the mountains and was just beautiful.

Bella enjoyed playing with the phone that was on the plane.
Bella hanging with Daddy.

Gabby snuggled in for the flight from Denver to Indy. She slept almost the entire time in that sling.

At Auntie and Uncle Shawn's- Bella loved "playing" Guitar Hero.

Bella helped Auntie make a cake.

Friday we had family pictures...Bella was so cute in her hat.

In Ohio Bella was playing with the snow flurries. There was no accumulation so we had to settle for flurries.

Checking out the snow on the car.

Giving Pappa a hug

Playing the piano with cousin Dean

Checking herself out in the mirror to see her hat. She was so cute on her tippy toes.Sharing the Rain stick from Africa.

Gabby in her bunny hat.

Uncle Shawn, Auntie and Gabby hanging out.

Dean and Bella with GreatGrandpa Callison and Maryann

Goofing off with Auntie.

Making a gingerbread house with Pappa. Have to say it didn't stand up very long but Bella had a great time making it and eating the frosting. She also insisted on the Santa hat and kept adjusting it every time it would fall down

Painting ornaments with Granna

Yes Joel and I were there too.
Opening presents...Bella loved her princess wand

Gabby loved all the toys she could put in her mouth.

Sunday after church we were back to Indy to visit with the Newells. It was great having all the cousins there...Bella had so much fun playing with Hailey and David...and checking out Phoebe.

All the GreatGrandkids

We went to dinner and then headed over to East Side to see thier Christmas extravaganza. They had the entire church filled with activities. Bella and Auntie watching the goat and sheep.

Bella with Uncle Shawn the Sheppard.

We got home Monday afternoon exhausted. It was great seeing everyone but all the stuff you have to bring with little ones is crazy. We did learn NEVER give sugar free candy to anyone especially kids - not sure why they even make it. Apparently it is basically a laxitive and Bella spent the flight from Chicago to Phoenix throwing up from her gummy bears. It was awful. Plus there were really bad head winds so it took 4 hours to get home from there. To top it off the airline broke the handle to our stroller and claims no liability. I guess we'll buy cheap ones for the next time. Anyway good to be home. I still can't believe Christmas is next week!