To my sister, Karin. Also known as "Kiki"

As you are about to witness, I have an incredibly talented sister, Karin. My other sister and brothers also have talents, but today I am showcasing Karin. We affectionately call her "Kiki". One of the older grandkids dubbed her Aunt Kiki and it just kinda stuck. Somehow in the midst of all of her own holiday madness, working, fulfilling church assignments and packing her family up to visit the in-laws in Florida (why can't mine live somewhere warm?), my sweet sister made my kids some gifts. She had drawn Jacob and Anna, but she still found a way to include Rachel. How lucky are we? And to think that she just made up the pattern on her own and added a few things here and there.

Seriously nuts.

First up, she made the hat Rachel is wearing, she then made Anna a freaking cute purse that I may be borrowing, and she sent Jacob his much adored Bakugans. (have you seen them? they freak me out a little). Without further ado, the talents of my amazing sister, who I admire for more than a million little reasons.

We love you, Aunt Kiki.
Thanks for everything! We can't wait to see you next week!

The aforementioned Bakugans (creepy little buggers)

A little closer look at the purse she made Anna. Complete with a $1.00 bill and a hot pink notebook. Can you say heaven?

Rachel's best attempt at "cheese".
The hat matches her winter coat, of course.
Don't you love that big flower?

Again, we haven't mastered cheese with our eyes open quite yet.

A bit closer look before she takes off.

A side view, I am in LOVE with the hat! (and the girl,too)

Merry Christmas, Kiki. We love you!
Love,
Mindy, Bart, Jacob, Anna, and Rachel