Hands down. .. We win!

Since moving to Wisconsin, our family strives to set records in many categories: Busiest daily schedule, busiest weeks, and most importantly- busiest holiday travelling schedule.

We attempted to set new records again this year, leaving home last Sunday morning and returning one week later on Sunday evening.

Quick Recap:

Sunday-- We drove to Tim and Anita's house to let the boys all play together. I adore watching the five boy cousins just romp and play together. They revel in it, and I revel in some time with my brother and sister in-law.

Sunday evening we drove to mom's to go to sleep. Total car time: 9.5 hours

Monday- We relaxed a little with mom, met my precious niece McCamey, then drove to the calling hours for my Grandma Compan. That evening, we chose to sleep at Tim and Ni's to allow the boys more play time. Total car time: 3 hours

Tuesday- We drove to Grandma's funeral and visited with family afterwards. Then, we headed to Cattaraugus, New York for the first time in almost 11 months to visit Chris' family. We were all eagerly anticipating the visit as it had been a lengthy stretch. Total car time: 4 hours

Wednesday- Thursday- Yes, can you believe it? We stayed put. For two whole days. I sat on the couch until my butt literally ached from excessive sitting. What a blessing.

I was also able to see my rapidly-growing adorable niece Samantha. Here is a precious picture of her donning her favorite boots as she had been chasing after the boys at grandma's house.
Friday- At the wee hour of 4:30, the Doucette ladies woke up and drove to the stores for our annual early morning shopping! We have done this for almost ten years now, and I look forward to it every year. I can remember in the early days of this shopping trip, we would have to look for each other when we got separated. Now, with cell phones we are a well-oiled machine. We scout out the best lines and call when we find them. Too fun!

Then, we met Chris and the boys to head back to my mom's house. When we got to mom's, we quickly ate some dinner and immediately headed to my brother Jeff's first game of the season. Total car time: 2.5 hours

All of my family was there to cheer on Jeff. All seven grandchildren. Proud grandma and grandma. Tif, Chris, and I. Only Tim and Anita were gone at Tim's class reunion. We were a boisterous crew!

Here I am savoring a few moments with McCamey. Look at her sweet little smile!

Noah- Looking precious as always!

Saturday- The boys enjoyed a day of doing what they do well: video games!

I had a baby shower for a dear high school friend of mine at 11:30. Then, we relaxed in the afternoon. Later that evening was my 15 year high school reunion. I will blog about that later this week.

Sunday- The race home. The weather was worsening with the first major snowstorm of the midwest. The snow added a few headaches and a few hours to our drive, but we made it! Total car time: 10.5 hours

Another busy fun-filled holiday. More records set.