Christmas in Des Moines

We headed down to Des Moines the day after Christmas for a long weekend with the Birnbaum clan. Things definitely get more boisterous each year as the four grandkids get older, busier, and louder! A few picture highlights of the time we had together....

Bryce was my most cooperative photo subject for the weekend, as you will see. Love the drool here. 

Hi, Jack!

More baubles for this babe

Trying to be patient while awaiting present-opening.

Uncle D and his boys

All aboard!

For real.

Grandad taking in the action

A sink bath photo shoot with a pretty sweet baby

Matt was a good boy and got out on some runs. He took advantage of the 50 degree weather!

Aunt Mal's nail party

Accessory queen

Jillian got one of those great "wet brushes" that easily detangles hair--even crazy, tangled curls like hers. She spent a LONG time primping for her repeat Christmas concert performance.

Oh dear. I see images of the teenage years.

Cookie decorating

Or as Adrienne preferred, frosting eating.

Aunt Mal learned the hard way that toys CAN cause injury

Cousins at lunch