The Sandeens (barely) made it to Portland for a holiday vacation. They left Des Moines during a pretty major snow storm, literally ran for their plane in Denver, and finally made it to Portland late, late on Christmas night. Grandpa Steve, Gram Jackie, Great Grandma Ruth Elaine, Uncle Ted and Auntie Jami all came from far away.

The next day, we all got up and got cozy to celebrate the holiday together. We were so happy that they came!

Elayna enjoyed herself immensely. She opened gifts, played in the wrapping paper, tried to eat the yarn and ribbon from her gifts, and hung out with the family.
It was a good day.