Christmas At the Bolthouse House:-)

 We celebrated Christmas early since we're headed back to the midwest on Friday.  I was just sure the boys would be up at the crack of dawn, but they actually slept in:-)

 There was no time for breakfast....they went straight for the presents!

 John demonstrating the stomp rocket--they haven't broken anything....YET:-)

 Kenny showing John how to work the monster truck track....

 It's so fun, except the trucks keep escaping and hiding under furniture!?

 Jacob decorated his vinegar & baking soda rocket (looks better than it performs:-).

 John had help searching for geodes.  What fun....and what a mess!

What a fun day....and BUSY!  Mom & Dad will need a nap for sure:-)

Santa Loves Us!

Santa Came Early!

Little helpers!?

The boys were a BIG help vacuuming this morning.  Do you suppose this counts as a bath?:-)

Time to head home....

 The week in Iowa passed too quickly!  We packed up for the long journey back to Colorado...

....and created the perfect place for misbehaving boys:-)

5 Generations of John Deere Drivers

 Grandpa brought his Great Grandfather's tractor out for a ride and to display for Christmas!  Kenny, Jacob and John all loved riding on this late 1930's model.

Darin even got in on the action and took it for a spin!  What a fun family heirloom:-)

Finding the Perfect Tree

 We had a great time hunting for Grandma & Grandpa's perfect tree.  It didn't take long to pick it out....and everyone elected Grandpa to do the sawing! 

Riding on the trailer behind the big John Deere was the highlight:-)

Erb Thanksgiving in Iowa

 Grandma & Grandpa Erb are ready to go dancing!

 Jacob and John didn't waste any time identifying who would give then treats--Grandma & Great Aunt Janet were top of the list:-)

Uncle Nate is always up for wrestling (must have been half-time of the football game:-)