Marshalltown fun

This morning, Carter and I headed to Marshalltown to meet up with Mackenzie and Natalie and Janinie, Madi and Carter to play, catch up and finally exchange Christmas gifts!



The kiddo's enjoyed running and playing while we talked and giggled ourselves.  This was one of their slide trains, with Carter K, Natalie, Carter J and Madi!



I love 'em all, but I'm SO GLAD I didn't have to ride home with Natalie ;)



We shared gifts with one another, and we all "ohh'ed" and "ahh'ed" over everyone's thought presents!  Thanks guys!



Our motley crew, being "sweet" ...



... and silly ...



... and super-scary ...



.... and sassy ....



... and, finally, pouty and pathetic!  It's a good thing we love this pitful faces!



We promised ice cream after a finished lunch, and no one failed to impress!  Ice cream's all around!



Carter loved her ice cream so much she wore most of it!



As we packed up, there were hugs and lovin' all around!



Our "itty bitty's" all smiles and happiness



3/4 of "The Girls."  Y'all are the best, and we had an awesome day!  Carter and I have been talking about it since we got in the car yesterday!  Thanks, ladies!  Love  ya!