We have been having a herd of elk visiting our pasture lately. Woke up yesterday, looked out and we had a little overnight snow and there were the elk. It was a beautiful way to start a Sunday morning. Pictures are not the best...hard to get them without spooking them. 
Our Miss Gracie Christmas morning. Age: 6
Gracie with the baby she asked Santa for.
Okay..a funny story and yet another reminder that Gracie is a smart little girl and no longer our baby or a toddler for that matter. This big bow was on another "santa" gift on Christmas morning. There it was all big and pretty attached to her scooter. So you would think that the first words out of her mouth when we went out to see what Santa brought would be "yeah...a scooter". But not from her and I quote "hey, isn't that bow the same one that was on my kitchen last year?" (of course her kitchen was her Santa gift last year). I promptly replied "noooooooooo" and diverted her attention ~ but seriously???? Can't pull the wool over her eyes. The good news is I don't think she truly put "two and two together" if you know what I mean. 
Another wonderful meal and family time at Carl and Deb's. Here is a shot of Maddy, Kameron, Kayla, Gracie and Cara.
Wii anyone? Carlie and Debbie bowling. Kayla giving Grandma some pointers. Thanks for brining it Kevin and Nadine!
Gracie with Uncle Dean and Aunt Kelly
Gracie and Cody by the tree. Gracie wearing these adorable silky cat jammies my sister got her. She loved 'em!
We were giving Carlie a little "sh**" because we had yummy steaks for dinner. HOWEVER, note to self....check to ensure we have propane left over from the summer. He had to take a little drive to find a gas station that was open on Christmas Eve that offered propane. It all worked out and it offered a good laugh (poor Carlie).
Gracie talking to Aaron. She LOVES her brother!
What are you doing in that salad bowl? I'm telling Aunt Carla!! HA
Alena and her daddy (my nephew) TJ -- this partying tuckers a girl out!! Big yawn!
Yeah!! It snowed a little on Sunday. It ended up being barely an inch but we'll take it. The kids sure love it. Gracie and Jackson Roulst had fun out playing with dogs and jumping in the mud puddles. They were SOAKED when they came in. Hooked 'em up with some hot chocolate to warm 'em up!!
Good Friends!
We spent Thanksgiving evening at my sisters and were listening to music while we were playing cards. Gracie got to stay up late and I think it made her a little wacky!! Check out Gracie dancing to AC/DC's The Jack (sorry it is so dark, there were not good lights on in my sisters living room). I think she liked the "beat"!!
Cousin's...I love it.
Getting a picture with Kaitlyn was not easy...but sooooo cute!
I thought this was great. Some of the girls sitting on the floor while they watched "High School Musical" Haley's friend Olivia, Kaitlyn, Maddy, Haley and Gracie.
