A busy weekend....

Avery, Joe and I had a busy weekend.  On Friday night Avery attended her first Ballard basketball game and she watched her cousins Donny and Noah beat the Perry Bluejays.  On Saturday evening we had dinner at Waterfront Seafood Restaurant in Ankeny and Avery met Darryl and Anne, who are friends of ours and former supplier to Kreg Tool where Joe works.  Today, we opened gifts at our house and played all morning.  Then in the afternoon we celebrated Christmas with the Gibson's in Huxley.  Avery opened her gift and played with her family.  She is adored by so many people.  We are very lucky to have such a large, loving family!

 Avery loves her tamborine and maracas from Auntie Pat.  She shook them all morning!

 Avery and her cousin Jill!

 Avery and her cousin Emily.

Avery, Lora, Donae, and little Emmersyn (cousins)