On the fifth day of Christmas, Owen asked me - where are we having Christmas today??? That's because we had 4 days of Christmas celebrations starting on the 23rd.
Christmas Day #1
Since we've been back in TX, we've always celebrated w/ my dad the day after Christmas, so this year he and Pam wanted dibs on an earlier slot. So, we headed over there on the 23rd for a really nice stew dinner and gift exchange. It was our 5, Dahdo and Pam, Alex, and 2 of Pam's 3 boys. Their "mood light" + fast moving kids opening gifts and playing = I didn't get but a few pics.
Maggie checking out Dahdo.
They were so patient. So, when it was finally time...the blur was hard to control!
Christmas Day #2 (Christmas Eve)
One of my favorite traditions is what we do on Christmas Eve - evening church, then stew and pajamas at Bee's house.
Maggie and Bee
No, YOU are so pretty!
Rebecca had fun helping Maggie open her first present - her first Christmas jammies.
Yea Maggie!
Father and daughter.
The photographer provoked this...
Bee's Christmas performance for this year - a tricky Frosty the Snowman. The kids were supposed to sing along. They at least sat there for most of the song.
After persistence on their part, Bee gave in and let them each open another present (other than jammies) - these awesome straw glasses. Doesn't he look like a little mini nutty professor?
I have no words.
Me and Maggie in her new jammies.
Christmas eve (or was this morning?) - all 3 in their matching jammies.
So, technically Christmas Day at our house was Christmas Day #3. The kids actually slept til around 8 (woohoo!) and we when Bee and JoJo made it over we opened presents and had a nice breakfast. Then we just hung out the rest of the day - no fancy meal to rush off too - we ended up doing an easy dinner at Nana's that evening. Very laid back. Very nice.
Bee finished Rebecca's stocking - quite a feat. This thing is majorly detailed - every little bit is stuffed, embroidered, bedazzled. It's very special. Now Mom has to start working on Maggie's...
Christmas Day #4
On the 26th, Luke, Mel and their 3 returned from celebrating with her family, so we all met up at Franny's for more food and more gifts. As with any time at Nana's, we had to spend some time letting the kids ride bikes/scooters in the awesome driveway. (See Mel's photos as well.)
Mel with Maggie
Nana with the other Gen 3-er - Baby Blair (wearing Bailey's "first Christmas" jammies).
Blakers
Rebecca
Bailey - showing that tree who is boss.
Owen being Owen - Bailey trying to figure out how to get down from the tree.
The array of minivans and ride-on toys is impressive.
Me and the hubs.
Finally - Baby Jesus' Birthday Cupcakes! (Bailey - get your finger out of Owen's icing! :)
Happy Birthday Baby Jesus!
Taking it all in at eye level.
Trying to sing along.
The babies were either being held or were asleep. Next year, there will be 6 kiddos sitting around the birthday cake. We are so blessed.
Happy Birthday Jesus!
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