Kuhn–Paetz Game Night and a House Full of Cheer

Today was Kuhn–Paetz game night. S made the coffees to get the day rolling before heading into the city. I wrapped up the Kuhn Christmas Saturday blog, complete with photos and videos, then shifted straight into prep mode for the evening—more gifts wrapped, cards written, and a special highlight: recording a voice storybook for Renny.

At B’s request, I fed the horses and removed all three blankets. It was a brisk job. Even though the temperature had warmed to –9, the wind still had a sharp bite. Once everyone was fed—Bird, as always, being the slowest eater on the planet—the blankets were hung, buckets collected, and I headed back to the garage. I attempted to help Harley with what seemed like plugged anal glands, but with no success. All dog dishes were scrubbed, then it was back inside to finish Sunday’s blog post and then write yesterday’s as well.

Next came packaging up the beef broth, curling my hair, and adding a bit of war paint in preparation for company. Kaylin arrived just after 2 with the dogs in Shaina’s Jeep, unloaded, and did her makeup. Nathan and Renn followed around 2:30 with armloads of things. Renn and I played while they tucked everything away.

This tug a war action went on daily :)

S was back shortly after 3, with Amanda dropping the girls off not long after. Amanda headed back home to continue baking and wrapping. S, Kaylin, and Nathan started a crib game while the girls happily played. I finished watching another Home episode—this one featuring an in-ground-style home in Austin, Texas.

Spite and Malice followed with S, K, N, and me. The remaining four Paetz crew members arrived around 5:30, just as pizzas were going into the oven. Cards continued while the boys disappeared into the dark basement for hide-and-seek. B arrived from work thinking the party was at Paetz’s and had just put blankets back on the horses since I’d fed earlier. She ran into town for a quick shower and returned to join the games.

Aislyn is a dog lover like her twinnie B

Auntie Amanda trimmed Renn's bangs too :)

it was suggested to take a video and screenshot still photos.. this is a challenge :0)

The girls reading Renn her bedtime stories

The kids were entertained with movies, jumping on the bed, wrestling, general pestering, and a steady stream of snacks and cookies. Renn was tucked into bed around 9, and Avatar 2 went on for the other kids. Nathan headed to bed around 11, expecting an early morning.

The Paetz’s loaded up and headed home just before midnight, with B and Cooper leaving shortly after. I watched a bit of Jay Kelly to wind down, while S was sound asleep almost the moment his head hit the pillow.