Family Hangover Bowl

This year marked the 50th anniversary of the family Hangover Football Game. Ben played the entire game and loved every (cold!) minute of it. He scored a touchdown and even won second place MVP... although the count MIGHT have been rigged by Grandad. And strange enough, the trophy says "Washington University Soccer Camp" on it (thanks for saving us, Uncle!). Ben also wore his official t-shirt for three days straight after the game. I had to draw the line when it was a school day - 4-year-olds don't wear XL martini t-shirts to school...

December was busy...

 Bebe "retired" and the university had a very nice party we were all able to attend.

We hosted Christmas Eve in our new house...

with chili on the stove, the first fire in our fireplace and falling snow outside.

Things were pretty cozy.

 We hosted Christmas morning with the grandparents. It was one of Ben's best Christmases ever. He loved everything about it and ripped open his gifts with so much gusto and excitement. Every gift was "WOWWWWW a Star Wars Guy!!!!" or "WOWWWWW a t-shirt!!!" He loved giving gifts as well this year, so that was nice to see.

We also went to Uncle and Auntie's for lunch where Miss Mags was pretty excited.

Excited to say "hi" to her favorite Joe, that is! "Where's Joe, hiiiiii, Joe!!"

This happens every five minutes, or so.

She'll be embarrassed about that some day...

It's hard to leave your new toys, even for one second for a potty break.

It's best to bring them into the bathroom.