Christmas in Nauvoo!

We were able to meet in Nauvoo. My little sister went through the temple for the first time and went through the Nauvoo temple so we could be there. With baby coming soon, I am homeward bound!

The Keller Family weekend started Saturday when Clayt and Franki got here from Idaho. We went down to Nauvoo Monday. Mom and Dad rented a condo for all of us. It was so much fun for all of us to be together. Monday afternoon we toured Nauvoo a little, had papa murphy's pizza for dinner, had little girls (Carly, Olivia, and Katelyn) open their presents, and went back to Nauvoo for the Rendezvous singing and dancing of the missionary couples. When we got back we put the girls down to bed and then opened our presents. Mom and dad got us all presents and the siblings are on a rotation for gifts. It is nice to only worry about one sibling.

Franki in front of the Nauvoo Temple

Uncle Leo and Carly. She loved being on his shoulders.

Waiting for the pizza to get done. 

The little girls all sat together on the floor in their high chairs. There was sharing and stealing of food. But they loved it.

Papa playing with Carly and the box.

Present time! She insisted on sitting in a high chair on the floor.

A tradition. Matching purple dresses.

My mom found my road blanket I had when I was little. Now it's Carly's so she can enjoy her trucks and cars.

Minnie Mouse waffle maker!

Playing with their new cars from Oma and Papa

I was beyond excited to give this present to my parents. It is of their four granddaughters spelling out LOVE. They each have a letter on their shirt. I did the shirts and their matching bows. I saw Brielle at Thanksgiving and gave her the shirt and bow and they all took pictures and sent them to me. I almost didn't give them the frames because I love how they turned out. I gave one to my dad so he can put it in his office and one for my mom to have at home. 

Jeremy was pretty excited about his present from my parents. Ninja Turtle footie pajamas. 

Mom found a matching onesie for baby girl. :)

We were dying laughing at his reaction. Mom said she knew he would love them, but not LOVE them. He was freaking out. hahaha.

He was showing me how the elbows and knees are even a rough fabric.

Tuesday morning Carly woke up at 5a.m. Poor girl.  She was so excited that we let her be up though. We went out into the kitchen to get her some milk. She threw both arms up in the air and yelled 'milk!!!' haha. Jeremy and I died laughing (quietly) because we had four people out on couches in the living room sleeping. We found some toys for her to play with and let her watch Frozen while Jeremy went back to sleep.

Tuesday we had cinnamon rolls, muffins, and cereal for breakfast. After getting ready for Christmas dinner we headed back to Nauvoo to do some pictures in front of the temple and go on the wagon ride. It was pretty chilly down by the river. But it was so fun. I love the wagon ride. It takes you through Old Nauvoo and by the river. It's about a 50 minute ride. Carly sat on Ammon's lap. She didn't last but 5 minutes and she was asleep. :)

We are only missing Brielle! :) (Korbin and Lydia's little girl)

Some of the nieces weren't happy to be getting a picture with Aunt Franki.

Anton, Breanna, Olivia, and Katelyn

Giving loves to Aunt Franki

The girls (just missing Lydia)

and the boys, who couldn't take a serious picture.

The beginning of the wagon ride.

The Nauvoo Temple

and she's out! you can see her little purple hat

It was cute. Ammon kept checking on her to make sure she was okay. He had a blanket to block the wind from her face.

That is one proud Uncle. She never falls asleep on us.