Gpa and Gma King's Christmas Tour Comes to St Louis

Tom's parents made a huge trip this Christmas with stops in Albuquerque to see Tom's brother and his family, Orange City, IA to see Tom's grandma and other relatives, Minnesota to see Tom's uncle and cousins, and finally down here to St Louis before heading home to Tucson. Did I mention they were driving?? We were so happy to see them (we've been spoiled by lots of time with them the last few months) and extend our Christmas celebrations a few more days!

Presents, presents and more presents. I like how Nicholas is patiently waiting while Charlotte opens her bag.

Nicholas got his very own batting helmet and gloves. He broke them in over the next few days with lots of ball playing.

That boy never tires of going on bike rides

Some serious Connect-4 games were played. Grandma introduced us to the concept of a "Cat's Game", which none of us had ever heard of, but which apparently means a game that ends in a tie or with no winner. Nicholas took this to mean anytime the Connect 4 grid was completely filled up, even if there were connect 4's everywhere. He'd sit there and drop checkers into the game as fast as he could (in a room by himself, mind you) and we'd hear him yell - "Cat's Game!".

Hanging out with Grandpa, eating taquitos, watching USC demolish Penn State at the Rose Bowl. Go Trojans!

Grandma was there too...I just don't have any pictures of her! It was a very special visit, and we hope to see them again very soon!