Christmas Eve 12.24.09

It is tradition every year that on Christmas Eve, everyone goes to Grannie's to celebrate Christmas. We always order pizza and relax and visit. There was quite a group there. It is always fun getting together with family.
Uncle Tom and Brian visiting.
Papa Troy taking it easy.
Ladies in the kitchen...Aung Glenda, Hayley, and Katherine.
The game "Sequence" was being played. It seemed to be popular this season with all the family home.
Martin had watched "Swiss Family Robinson" from Uncle Brian, and saw on there how the little boy had a little monkey around his neck. He enjoyed doing the same thing with the little stuffed animal monkey at Grannie's.
Jeremy, Mrs. Herzog and I played a few rounds of a card game.
Bella in her Mo's lap.
Reece was so patient letting James crawl all over him. I guess you can tell he is the oldest of 4, and the last 2 being the twin boys.
After Mr. Herzog read the Christmas story, we sang a few carols.
Elaina's little doll from Grannie babbles and makes baby sounds. She mimics it perfectly.
Bella got a baby with a backpack carrier- fun fun!
Grannie gave Martin a Lightning McQueen and Dock car set. He has had a blast with them.
Millie and Grannie and her new "Mary had a little lamb" doll.
James and his new toy.
Mick playing with a few toys.
Brian and Stephanie made the kids some blocks for Christmas. They painted them all red and stenciled each one of our names on one of the long ones. They are just beautiful!!
James enjoying the blocks from Uncle Brian and Aunt Stephanie.

Here we are at Dacus for the Christmas Eve candle light service.
Stephen and I with all of our kidos... and then some. After going to Granny and Papa Troy's we went to Dacus for the Christmas Eve service, then down to the Herzog's. We opened presents, ate a bite, and watched a movie.
The Christmas Tree and Mo and PawPaw's.
Bella holding her new baby and bottles.
Keith was getting a kick out of watching Elaina try and get a sip out of the baby bottle. She would suck and suck, try and try and couldn't figure out how to get the liquid out.
Millie with Uncle Kevin. She is holding her new baby doll and sporting her new bonnet.
James in his little Confederate hat.
Millie was trying to feed James her juice bottle.

1 comment:

mamageese said...

What Joy at Christmas to be with family. What a great celebration! It's so adorable to see the kids with their new toys! I sure enjoy reading your posts! love, mom