Christmas Break Part 2

The Thursday before Christmas my mom brought her dad home for the day. My grandpa was not able to make it to our reception and so this was the first time he had met Laren! It was so great to have him up for the day and for him to finally meet Laren. We had a great day visiting and all of the siblings, except for Shannon were able to make it over to see Grandpa.

 We don't get to see him very often, so it was quite a treat to get to have him spend the day with us at home!

We had Mckenna spend the night with us on Thursday, so Laren and I took her into town and did a little Christmas shopping. It is crazy how old all of my babies (nieces and nephews) are getting! I don't want them to grow up! Friday morning we headed in to the Holiday Market, which is one of my favorite places in Eugene during December! There are so many fun crafts and interesting people :) It was Laren's first real introduction into Eugene!  After the market we stopped by the cemetery and put a flowers on Brooke's grave. Then we headed home and picked up the rest of Steph's kids for a photo shoot. Steph wanted to give Zak photos of all the kids for Christmas and I so kindly volunteered Laren to do it ( I tend to volunteer him a lot.. ). He was so sweet to agree and the pictures turned out wonderful!!

Isn't he handsome?? I can't believe he is almost in high school!! 

My favorite group one!

 Gorgeous, right?! 

 I love this one of Maia!

 This one is my favorite becuase it is just so Gavin!! 

We had so much fun taking pictures of Steph's kids. They all have such distinct, wonderful personalities. I can't believe they are all growing up so fast, I just want to keep them where they are!!