All the girl cousins got princess pajamas, magic wands and slippers.
These 3 princesses got snowed in at Grandma's after the party.
They had lots of fun together!

Braden checking out what cousin Haley is up to.

Christmas Eve with the Hofers. Outside the blizzard has already begun.
Thank you Lord for warm cozy houses!

After several days, the roads were cleared enough for us to return home.
We had our little family Christmas once we got home.
Elise loved her Curious George books and Braden his cars.

Proud cousins Elise and Braden loved holding Elianna. She slept
through it all.

Precious little bundle of joy. Blessed to have a new little niece!

Isn't she a cutie with that curly hair!

Braden was glued to his yellow bus for most the evening. Great gift!

Elise with some friends.

Braden with some of the neighbor kids.

Buses like this one are common on Senegalese roads.

We PTL for our new car!

Road going to Senegal.

Birthday girl!

Thanks to everyone who sent over some presents to make her birthday special.

The Curious George movie was a hit with Elise and two friends.

Elise had two birthday cakes, an angle food and chocolate. Thanks Mommy.

Elise was really fast in blowing out the candles.

Braden ate 1 1/2 pieces of the chocolate cake.

Samuel and I reading a local French newspaper and discussing the stories for our language session. (Samuel is one of my language helpers)