Finn discovered her voice

Jen's brother Scott and his two children, Logan and Alex, came to Columbia on Christmas night and stayed the weekend. We did some hiking around Columbia, took a trip to St. Louis (Zoo and Arch), and across the Mississippi to Cohokia, which is the largest earthern Indian Mound in all of the Americas. It was once a city (900-1200 AD) of between 10,000-20,000 people. You can see St. Louis and and the Arch from its top. It is about 100 feet tall. Kale climbed all the way up and down by herself.

The kids also enjoyed just hanging out around the house and playing video games and relaxing.

Kids wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Kale opening a present.

Christmas Day

Reading the Christmas Story

Everybody needs a good Christmas Shave

Light Saber

Barbie Cell Phone

We got a baby for Christmas!

Webkinz

Talking on the cell phone

Even Viggo enjoyed the unwrapped presents and new trash to play with.

Hanging Out Around the House

Thanksgiving Hike

Christmas Tree

We bought a van over Thanksgiving break.

Jen's parents visit

Living Windows

Columbia has a "Living Windows" night where the downtown stores have live people in their windows. There are also free rides from the University of Missouri mule team, Santa and free food.