December 26th--It's still Christmas!

Grandma Barb and Grandpa Rick spent most of their Christmas in the airport, waiting for a flight out. The first two flights (they were flying standby with companion fares) ended up full, and the third (and last) flight was delayed by 2 hours. They made it on the plane, however, and I picked them up from the airport at 12:30am. Grandma was able to get a good night's sleep, but Grandpa and I depended on some coffee to make it through the day.

The boys were excited to see them, and excited to open their presents, too. Anders had been asking for a particular present ever since Grandma was here in November. We shopped together for Erik's birthday, and Anders saw the Rescue Helicopter in the Lego City line. I don't think a day has passed since where he hasn't mentioned it at least once.







Anders helped Grandpa help him put it together



For a little while at least--before long Grandpa was working on his own



The finished project was indeed a hit with Anders


It even went outside with him


(note as well the wonderful new coat from the Snyders and Aunt Anita)

Erik had asked Grandma for a Leapster cartridge in November, and had also been eagerly awaiting that gift.



Isn't that the face of one excited boy?