Kelly's pov: right now everything is perfect our life is going good work has been pretty normal kids are growing each and every day. Shay didn't love his big boy bed at first he didn't want to stay in at night time but he eventually liked it and stayed in his bed all night long. Today is the last shift before Christmas everybody is hoping we can have Christmas off this year. Right now we are waiting on Boden to start the morning meeting( 5 minutes later)

CB= good morning everyone
All= good morning chief
CB= so I only have one thing to talk about this morning and I am happy to say this year our shift gets Christmas off and gets to enjoy some family time
H= thank god
M= finally

CB= well that's all let's get to our normal chores you all are dismissed ( the chief leaves)
K= I am so happy
S= me too we can see Shay open up his presents from Santa this year
K= oh yeah it will be so fun to see his reaction this year compared to last year
S= Per shirt and maybe we should have him pick a present for each of his sisters
K= that's a good idea hey do you have any chores right now
S= no I don't why
K= how about follow me to my office and I will tell you my idea
S= all right

( in Kelly's office)

S= So what's up
K= how about we go up to the cabin for Christmas
S=oh I love this idea so far
K= figured so anyways how about we invite my mom, dad and Katie to come for Christmas at the cabin how does that sound
S= I love it
K= all right let's call everyone
( calls Benny first )
KD= hello kelly
K= hello dad you are on speaker Stella is here too
S= hey Benny
KD= hey Stella
K= how is it going dad
KD= it's going good
S= that's good
KD= OK guess who just walked in my door
K= who dad

KD= give me a second let me put you guys on speaker ( he does and told his guest to say hi)
KS= hey guys
S= oh hey Katie
K= this is perfect actually
KS= it is
S= yeah we were going to call Katie anyways so that saves us from making another phone call
KS= well that's good so what's up
K= well we just found out we get to have Christmas off this year so we plan on spending it at the cabin
KS= that sounds amazing

S= it does anyways we would like to invite you guys to stop by for Christmas to spend time with the kids on Christmas
K= so what do you guys say
KS= I would love that
KD= same here
S= great we will see you guys on Christmas morning
KD= we can't wait also Kelly I may or may not show up in my Santa suit for Christmas
K= dad you don't have to do that
KD= I don't mind besides I bet shay would love to see Santa
S= yes he would I like this idea
K= I guess that's fine bye guys
KS= bye guys see you soon (
they hang up )
K= wow so my dad may be in a Santa suit and Christmas
S= it will be fine let's call your mom
K= oh yeah let's call her
( calls Jennifer)
KM= hey kelly

K= hey Mom you're on speaker Stella is with me
KM= oh okay so what's up Guys
S= well we got the news we have Christmas off this year and
K= and we plan on going up to Dad's cabin and we would like to invite you for Christmas to spend time with us in your grandkids
S= also Benny and Katie will be there
K= so what do you say
KM= I love it I will come for Christmas

S= awesome shay will be happy to see his grandparents and his aunt
KM= same here see you guys soon
( she hang up)
K= wow I can't wait for Christmas now
S= Same here I think we should go down a couple days before Christmas like right after shift
K= I like that idea on the way to the cabin we will stop at the store and have Shay shop for his sisters and then stop at the tree farm and get a tree and head to the cabin
S= I love this plan
K= I figured so

S= all right I better go and do my chores before the captain yells at me
K= if he does blame it on me
S= you know I will bye babe
K= have fun babe

The next day at the end of shift we had a pretty quiet shift only a few calls which was good but now it's time for everyone to enjoy our Christmas off as I walk to the lock will not and Gabby pass by me

MC= hey man have a great class
K= you guys too
GD= hey Kelly you and Stella should stop over to say hi to Jonathan he misses his uncle Kelly and Aunt Stella
K= oh I wish I could but me and Stella plan on going up to the cabin for Christmas with the kids
MC= wow that sounds like fun
K= yeah it will be my mom my dad and sister will be there also
GD= wow that's awesome you guys have fun give all the kids a kiss for me
K= I will do the same to you little guy
MC= we will maybe the next day we are off we all should hang out with the kids
K= oh yeah shay would love that
GD= bye Kelly
( in the locker room)
SB= have a good Christmas Stella
S= you too do you have any plans for Christmas at all
SB= I might go back home to visit my parents for Christmas what about you guys
S= well we are spending Christmas at Benny's cabin with Kelly's family
SB= oh that's awesome have fun
S= you too see you after Christmas
SB= better tell my godchildren have a wonderful Christmas
S= well do
( she walks away)
K= bye brett
SB= bye kelly have a great Christmas
K= you too
S= hey you
K= hey you ready to go
S= Yes I am let's go get our kids and start our family Christmas
K= let's go

We head home and tell the nanny she can have a few days off which she was so happy about. Luckily when we got home all the kids were still asleep so we finished wrapping the presents we had for them and started to pack for the cabin since will be leaving once all the kids are woken up. Right when we were done packing the kids decided it was time for them to get up

S= wow that's perfect timing
K= yes it was so do you want Shay or the girls to get up form their beds
S= I think I will get the girls today
K= that works
( in shays room) good morning shay
SM= daddy
( runs to him)
K= hey buddy how was yesterday where you good for the nanny
SM= yes I was
K= that's good so guess what buddy
SM= what
K= me, you, mommy and your sisters are going on a little adventure today do you want to go on one
SM= yes please
K= all right let's go get ready to go
Once I change him we head out to the living room to wait on the girls five minutes later the girls come out
S= girls let's go see if daddy and shaver ready to go
( in the living room)
SM= mommy!
( runs to Stella )
S= hey buddy did daddy tell you about the adventure we are going on
SM= yes
S= are you excited
SM= yes
K= is the girls ready
S= yes they are ( sailor reaches out for Kelly) somebody wants her daddy
K= of course she does come here my Sailor bug
S= I think we should give them their bottles before we head out
K= that's a good idea
S= figured

We give the girls bottles and fix something for us and shay to eat . Once we are done eating I start loading up the car with the car it was packed all her stuff Stella loaded all the kids in the car.

K= so where to first
S= let's go to target
K= all right let's go

We had to target to get Shirkey's kids for his sisters and maybe some groceries to have at the cabin. Once we arrive we noticed that both girls are asleep

S= well this trip might be easy with them sleeping now
K= oh yeah hey shay
SM= yeah daddy
S= Little man we got you an important job for you to do today can you do that
SM= yes I can
K= me and you are going to go shop for a gift form you to your sisters do you want to do that
SM= yes
S= that's my sweet boy
K= let's go
S= find me when you're done
K= we will
S= Anything you want for the cabin
K= no I'm fine with whatever you pick
S= all right you too have fun
SM= we will

About 20 minutes later me and she found the girls some presents they would like. When we got done we also decided to get something for Stella. When we're done getting the gifts we wanted so we went to look for Stella and the girls.

K= Shay I do you know where Mommy is
SM= no
K= where do you think she went
SM= Clothes
K= you are like mommy would be in the clothes area let's go look for her
SM= okay

( 5 minutes later)

K= there you are
S= hey guys
K= shay you were right we would find Mommy here
S= am I that predictable
K= yes you are
S= oh well did you guys get something for the girls
SM= yes
S= that's good
K= did you get everything we need
S= yes I did I also got some family PJs
K= Stella no you didn't
S= yes I did and you will wear them
K= no I will not
S= you will if you want to see what's underneath them tonight
K= I guess I will be wearing them after all
S= that is what I thought
K= so you ready to head to the Christmas tree farm
S= yes I am let's go check out

We head to the checkout lines and pay for our stuff and head out and head toward the Christmas tree farm

K= hey at least shay is older this year when we pick out a tree
S= that's a good point plus at least he's getting a nap in before we arrive
K= oh yeah

About 20 minutes later we arrive at the tree farm

S= I will get shay this time while you will get the girls
K= all right
We get the kids out
S= hey shay Buddy did you have a nice nap
SM= yes
K= good are you ready to find a Christmas tree
SM= yes
K= all right let's go
We start looking
S= have you found any yet Shay
SM= no
K= all right tell me when you do

( a minute later)

SM= this one
S= are you sure buddy
SM= yes
K= this tree is pretty big
S= I think it's perfect great choice Little man
K= all right you guys stay here while I go find someone to help me carry the street to the car
S= all right we will

Five minutes later I come back with someone to help once we Pay for it we head to the cabin where arrive an hour later

K= we are here
S= wow it's been a while since we were here last
K= yeah I think last time was for my birthday and you were giving me a nice surprise
S= oh yeah I looked huge because I was very pregnant with the girls
K= you didn't look huge you look beautiful babe
S= oh thanks babe
( they kiss)
K= you're welcome let's get the kids inside and get this tree set up
S= all right also let's get the fireplace on fast because it's cold out
K= that's a good idea

Stella grabs the girls while shay walks behind her. I open the door as soon as possible I go and turn on the fireplace and let them warm up while I unload the car. 20 minutes later the car is unloaded and I carry in the tree

S= shay do you like this cabin
SM= yes
K= that's good this place is super special to me and your mommy
S= yes it is super special
K= so shay are you ready to start decorating this tree
SM= yes
S= all right let's get started

It takes us an hour to get the tree decorated and by time it was done it was Shay's bedtime so Stella laid him down while I finish giving the girls their bottles

K= hey girls I hope you guys had a great day
S= and he is down for the count
K= that's good
S= I think we did good decorating this tree
K= yes we did and they are finished
S= let's get them changed and ready for bed
K= all right let's go sailor

We both change the girls and we sit on the couch with them to wait until they start to fall asleep

S= so what did shay get the girls for Christmas
K= I am not telling you
S= why not
K= because shay wants it to be a surprise for the girls
S= I guess I will wait only for Shay
K= these girls look like they are almost asleep let's go lay them down
S= all right

We get the girls down and we go back to the living room and sit in front of the fireplace
K= today was a good day

S= it was a great day
K= I am surprised we have Christmas off again this year
S= oh yeah but I am just happy to spend Christmas morning with all of our kids
K= same here I am surprised either one of us hasn't falling asleep yet
S= same here but it won't be long for me I'm super tired what about you
K= me I'm good I am keeping myself awake to see that surprise you have under those clothes
( kiss her cheek)
S= kelly severide you dirty mind you
K= what I can't help it if I been thinking about How hot my wife is since target
S= well maybe since you are a good boy maybe you can enjoy your Christmas present early
K= yes please can I have it now
S= yes you can
( kelly carries to the bedroom)

Stella's pov; I am still in shock that we got to have Christmas off again this year specially since shay is at this age where he knows what's going on and have the girls to help make this Christmas more special than the last. I am glad this year we decided to come up to the cabin for Christmas I love this place . Right now I wake up first and let Kelly sleep while I finish wrapping the presents we got Shay plus I did grab a couple things for Kelly yesterday while we were at target. When I was done I started making breakfast about halfway through of me making food I feel two hands wrapped around my waist

K= hey you
S= oh my god kelly you scared me
K= i'm sorry you weren't in bed when I woke up so I found you out here making food . How long have you been up
S= only for an hour and a half maybe
K= so not that long
S= not at all plus I got a few things done while I was up
K= that's good any of the kids wake up yet
S= Not yet what time is it anyways
K=it's almost 9 o'clock
S= well this cabin is magic to have the kids sleep in this long
K= I know that's crazy is the food almost 30 maybe we can eat a meal in peace for the first time in a while
S= oh yeah it will be done in a few minutes
K= that's good

We got to eat breakfast and peace once all the kids got up we fed them and then we are headed outside to play in the snow

S= hey shay let's go throw snow at daddy okay
SM= okay
S= on a count of three 3...2...1 go
( snow hits kelly)
K= what in the world who did that
SM= mommy
S= wait I thought we were on the same side Shay what happened
K= hey loves me right now
S= oh okay I see how it is girls against boys
K= oh yeah specially since there's three girls against two boys
S= oh whatever well I think it's not fair for me since two out of the three girls are babies but it is what it is
K= Well hopefully soon they will help you in the future
S= maybe but I think it's time for us to head inside it's getting a little too cold out
K= oh yeah let's go

( Stella starts walking inside when Shay and Kelly throw snow at her)

S= oh my god who did that
K= shay did it
S= very funny blame our kid Kelly shay did daddy throw the snow
SM= I don't know
S= I see how it goes let get inside and maybe I will make you guys some hot chocolate
K= what do you say shay do you want to go inside and get warm
SM= yes
K= all right let's go in
S= Who ever gets in here first gets the most marshmallow in their drink

Kelly beats shay inside but I make sure to put more marshmallows in the hot chocolate once I make the hot chocolate I bring them to everyone.

K= say thank you mommy
SM= thank you
S= you're welcome are you guys warmed up yet
K= I think we are
S= that's good
We just relax by the fireplace as we drink our hot chocolate
K= are we done with our hot chocolate
S= I am I think little man is too
K= All Right I will go bring them to the sink
S= say thank you daddy
SM= thank you
K= you're welcome
S= hey little man do you know that you were here at the cabin before
SM= what
K= yeah I think he was around the girls age maybe younger if I can remember right
S= yeah I think so and you learn how to fall over here
K= oh yeah I wonder if the girls will show us any special skills while we are here
S= yeah maybe I think they are close to sitting up by themselves Shay do you want to see if your sister is can sit on their own
SM= yes
K= all right let's try

(they sit the girls up and they stay sitting up by their self )
S= oh my God look at them
K= way to go girls shay tell them good job
SM= good job ( claps)

We enjoy the rest of the day and head to bed early so we can be ready for tomorrow craziness of Christmas, The next morning I wake up first again I decide to just lay in bed until either Kelly wakes up or one of the kids wake up. About 10 minutes later I feel Kelly waking up

S= Merry Christmas
K= Merry Christmas babe
S= did you sleep good
K= yes I did even in these funny pajamas
S= Whatever you love them
K= maybe but I love what's under yours
S= of course you do
K= do I have to wait to unwrap my present tonight or can I do that right now
S= well you to have a present underneath the tree I could go get it
K= Stella first off I told you I don't need anything and second off you know what I mean so can I have it now

S= I guess since you are on the nice list this year
K= well you are on the naughty list this year
S= what are you going to do about it
K= I will show you

We enjoy our little Christmas morning to ourselves and we still had time to cuddle for about 10 minutes before the kids woke up we both went and got all the kids ( open the door)

Both= merry Christmas
SM= mommy
S= hey buddy are you ready to see what Santa got you
SM= yes
K= all right let's go show your sisters what you got them

( in the living room)
SM= wow
S= it looks like someone was on the nice list this year
K= let's go see what Santa got you

We all sit down to unwrap all the gifts we got from Santa and the last presents were what shay got them when we open the gifts both girls smiled

S= look shay your sisters like what you got them way to go on picking out the best presents for them
K= shay do you know you are the best big brother ever
SM= yes
S= what is that right behind the tree Kelly
K= that would be your gift from me and Shay
S= I told you I don't need anything I got everything I need with you and our kids
K= I know but shay wanted to get it for his mommy
S= oh that's sweet
K= yes it was now open it

( I open my present)

S= wow just what I wanted a KitchenAid thanks guys I love it
K= say your welcome to mommy
SM= your welcome
S= thank sweet boy and thank you babe
K= you're welcome babe now what is that beside you
S= well I might have got you a gift too
K= you might have
S= oh okay I did get you something
K= oh really I thought my present
( covers shay's ears) was what you gave me this morning and the other night I like that present
S= I know you did but I thought I would get you something so here is your present
K= why thank you ( opens it up) wow I wanted this for a while thanks for the Apple Watch babe
S= you're welcome I figured you did something nice for once
We enjoyed playing with the new toys the kids got for a couple hours and then all of a sudden a knocking came at the door
K= I wonder who that could be
S= I don't know you go and answer it

( at the door )
KM= merry Christmas
K= hey mom merry Christmas (
they hug) come in and say hi to everyone
KM= All Right

K= hey Shay look who is here
SM= grandma!
KM= hey shay Merry Christmas little guy
S= hey Mom merry Christmas
KM= Merry Christmas Stella where are my granddaughters
K= they are laying on their play mates

(Jennifer walks over toward them)

KM= oh my god they have gotten so big
S= yes they have
KM= hey where is the bathroom I had to use the restroom for a while now
K= it's down the hall
KM= all right be right back
S= shay are you excited that grandma is here
SM= yes
K= same here buddy
KM= I feel better
K= mom what are you wearing
KM= what it's the matching PJs Stella set out for me
K= Stella I though you only brought the Pjs for me, you and the kids
S= I might have got some PJ for your mom,your dad and your sister
K= no you didn't
S= I thought it would be fun for all of us to have matching PJs for the family for Christmas
KM= I think it's a great idea
S= come on kelly you will laugh about it down the road do it for us
K= fine I will go and get my on
KM= I knew he would come around
S= oh yeah
K= so how does it work
S= I love it what do you think shay does daddy looking good
SM= yes

( knock at the door)

S= I will get it this time ( opens the door)
KS= merry Christmas Stella
S= Merry Christmas Katie
( they hug)
KS= so where is my brother and my nephews and nieces
S= they are all inside also your PJs are in the bathroom waiting for you
KS= why thank you ( walks in)
K= merry Christmas Katie
KS= Merry Christmas everyone
SM= auntie!
KS= oh my shay you are so big
K= he misses his aunt Katie
KS= well I miss him now where are my sailor And Luna bugs
KM= they are over here playing with each other
KS= hey Jennifer
KM= hey Katie merry Christmas
KS= Merry Christmas Jennifer
( see the girls) oh my god they are so beautiful Stella and Kelly.
K= thanks Katie they get it form their mother
S= oh thanks Babe
KS= I will go change into my PJs be right back
K= all right
KM= so shay show me all the toys that Santa got you
SM= okay
S= now we are just waiting on your dad to show up
K= yes I hope he doesn't show up in a Santa suit like he said he would
S= I think it would be cool and shay would love it
K= I guess so

( knock at the door)

S= I guess that's him
K= yeah let's go see
( opens the door)
KD= Ho Ho merry Christmas

K= (whisper ) hey dad
KD= hey guys where is my grandchildren
S= they are inside by the way you look great
KD= thank you
S= Your welcome
K= hey shay look who showed up
KD= ho ho ho where is shay at
SM= right here
S= you must be a special little boy to get Santa to visit you
K= can you give Santa a hug
SM= yes
(he hugs Santa)
KD= so I heard you had to be a big bother that Sherry and you got two sisters out of the deal. Also you have been the best big brother to them is that true
SM= yes
KD= well I got a special gift for that
KM= I wonder what you got
KD= let's see here is a big firetruck just like your mommy and daddy have at work
S= wow shay what do you say the say to Santa
SM= thank you
KD= you're so welcome also here is a few stuffed animals for your sisters can you make sure they get them
SM= yes
KD= all right I got to get back to the North Pole
SM= oh no
KD= but I will be back next year okay only if you stay a good boy okay
SM= okay
K= say bye bye to Santa
SM= bye

( Santa leaves about 10 minutes later Benny comes back)

S= look who it is at the door shay
SM= grandpa!
KD= hey buddy you have gotten so big since I seen you last
KM= hey Benny
KD= hey Jennifer Merry Christmas
KM= merry Christmas

Benny , Jennifer and Katie play with the kids while me and Kelly make dinner once The food is done we all sit down and eat

KS= so has the girls learn any tricks besides smiling and laughing
KM= when I saw them last they knew how to roll over
KS= wow that's amazing
KD= anything else
K= well actually they did show us a new tricks yesterday
KM= they did what was it
S= well they can sit up on their own
KD= wow that's cool
K= oh yeah
KS= anything new With shay
S= yes he now is sleeping in a big boy bed
KD= no way you're getting big way too fast little man
KS= that just means maybe his crib can go to another sibling
K= actually Katie me and Stella talked about it we are content with the three kids we have right now
KS= makes sense
S= but that doesn't mean we won't have one more down the road just not right now
KD= Well as long as you guys are happy we are happy
K= we are

We eating our dinner Kelly's family stays for a few hours playing with the kids and hanging out. But soon they have to head out before the snow storm hits and they are stuck

KS= bye shay see you soon buddy
SM= bye
KM= bye guys thanks for the invite
S= your welcome
KD= have fun with your toys shay
SM= okay
K= bye guys ( they leave )
S= let's just sit on the couch for a wile
K= agree

We both have one of the girls in our Arms and sit on the couch. Shay decide he wants to not play with his anymore so he came and sat in between us

S= I think I love this Christmas the most
K= same here
S= we should come up to the cabin every year for Christmas for now on
K= I agree ( looks at the kids ) I think the kids loved it to
S= yes they did I love you
K= I love you too let's get these kids to bed so we can get some sleep it's been a long day
S= yes it has let's go

We enjoy the rest of our peaceful trip and four days later we get back to our Normal lives