This was our 'off' year for the Begger side Christmas for everyone to be together so we made a quick trip to Eastern MT the weekend before Christmas so we could see everyone before they headed off to the in-laws. It's not that often that all of us can make it home at the same time so we cherish these times. The kids especially love running wild with their cousins!
Courtney got to meet lots of special people while we were there...here she is with her Great Gramma Barthel.
As soon as we walked in the door (well after I fed Courtney quick...she hadn't eaten since Billings and was sure to let us know she was hungry), Gramma immediately said 'give her here'! She loves snuggling her great grandchildren.
Casidy (1) checking out her new little cousin.
Meeting Abby
You can tell Abby has big sister practice!
With Miss Grace... who is eagerly anticipating baby sister or brother in April...and Abby is excited for a baby brother come April...we keep growing!
Great Aunt Carol was home from Chicago!
Visiting with Aunt Jada (Courtney asked Jada & Clint to be her godparents while we were home :)
Kenna...the oldest cousin and the youngest...I love how Courtney is just staring at her...she's a great young lady to look up to!
11 little munchkins... some people call this chaos...we call it family. :) :) :)
Getting ready to open some gifts...
About 3 minutes later!
Casey and his mini-me.
The very talented Kenna Kay with the hat she made for Zach...
and one for Courtney!
These 4 are pretty inseparable when they are together!
Abby (8), Ella (7), Ben (6), and Grace (5)
Gramma has the best toys!
Love these 3 little dudes.
Gavin (4), Zach (3) and Coy (3)
Josie Rae (2)...she was neutral territory so we dubbed her a Bobcat!
The big kids.
Always has to be a goofball in the bunch...CORY JAMES.
4 Generation pics
A little Where's Waldo with Grandma.
Snooze time!
Some more special introductions...with Great Grandma Begger
and Great Grandpa Begger
and loves from Great Aunt Laureen!
Family get-togethers are never complete without some cards. We introduced Back Alley to the family and they loved it.
Not too little for a tu-tu!
Grace & Ben...attempted some sled pulls behind the 4-wheeler, but with zero degree temps, about 10 minutes was the limit.
These 3 went non-stop. Makes me smile and remember all the fun times with my cousins growing up!
Gramma had to share, but made sure to get her turn snuggling!
Talking with Grandpa...listen closely Courtney, he's a wise man!!
My mom got a hold of my camera...believe it or not I make sure and get my snuggles in daily too. :)
