We started our off celebration with a
traditional holiday dinner, complete with
china, Christmas linens and all the trimmings.
The kids were totally impressed that
they got to drink out of "fancy glasses".
We followed dinner with the family service
at Church. Once we were all settled back
home, it was time for Christmas pajamas.
We spent Christmas day opening gifts, gifts
and more gifts! And then, we played, played
and played some more! It was hard being
away from our families for the first time
during a holiday but it was nice to spend
the day together. Just us four, enjoying
each other and starting our own traditions.
We truly are a blessed family. We wish those
same Christmas blessings to each of you! We
love and miss you all!
Check out the shrimp plate. That was
John's handiwork.
John carved our roast beast (actually
it was ham). Our favorite beast was
hoping for an early Christmas gift.
Hooray! Santa came!
Even Angelina was remembered by Santa, thanks
to a sweet letter written by Ian. Here she is enjoying
her very own stuffed animal...although it wasn't
stuffed for very long!
Grammy gave Jenna the My Little Pony Teapot.
She had quite the pony party! Thanks Grammy!
These are my mad scientists! One of Ian's gifts
was a Sci-fi Slime Kit. Here is the fruit of their
labor. This slime wiggled like it was alive. EEWW!
3 comments:
Love the pictures-especially the one with the kids "buried" in Christmas paper. Being with extended family is important and special but so is creating your own family traditions. The "Live slime" sounds cool. The shrimp plate looked magnificent. Love and Blessings, Lue
The last picture looks like either slime or John just has a really bad cold:) I like the pic of the kids in the wrapping paper too, really cute. They look like they had fun with that.
Great pictures! Jenna looks sooo happy with her ponies. Your fancy dinner was very impressive. What a great idea. I am glad you enjoyed your family time and know you were all missed. Not for long! See you Saturday!
Post a Comment