Spending Christmas together can be difficult for my family since we all live so far apart, so this year we decided to meet Stacy half-way in Ohio to celebrate. Mom & Dad made the 9 hour trip to be there too, so we were all together for the first time in a while!
The weather was a little iffy...lake effect snow had dumped over 2 feet at the resort the previous week, and another big storm was expected, but we all made it safely to Punderson Manor Lodge. The kids were thrilled to have snow to play with, and the lodge had a sled riding hill that was VERY fast and fun!
The kids had plenty to do...when they weren't sledding, they were swimming in the pool at the lodge. But best of all, they could just hang out together. It makes me so happy to see my kids play with their cousins. Even though they only see each other twice a year, they love to be together so much! Joey idolizes his big cousins Nick & Drew, and Claire & Ethan were joined at the hip all weekend.
The lodge was the perfect location for a cozy winter get away; it was filled with fireplaces, turrets, nooks & crannies to escape to to play a game or read a book. It was the perfect place to gather and be together! I know the kids will cherish the memories we made for years to come!
Over 2 feet of snow!
Emma & Drew lounging by the fire.
Stacy & Nick
Granny & Pappy got an iPod for Christmas!
The Crazy Carlson Cousins!!!
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