The good thing about living in the same town as most of your extended family is that you get to see everyone on all the holidays.
What else does that mean?
Lots & lots & lots of Christmas celebrations!
I am exhausted.
From December 24 through December 26 we were going non-stop from event to event.
We had 5 Christmas celebrations this year, here is a recap of all of them!
But first, I got a picture of BOTH girls, TOGETHER, in their Christmas dresses, and they are both smiling AND looking at the camera! Hallelujah! It's a Christmas miracle!
Christmas #1 - Christmas Eve at my parents:
We went to the Christmas Eve service at church (the girls were good the first 20 minutes, then we had to take them out so they could run around the hallways! My parents & Kevin said it was a really good service) After church we headed to my parents for dinner & to open presents. Yes, I was one of those (lucky) kids who grew up with the tradition of opening ALL your presents on Christmas Eve. Best tradition ever!
Pathetic attempt at getting a family picture. Oh well, we tried.
But truth be told, this is reality!
Sisters picture!
I am exhausted.
From December 24 through December 26 we were going non-stop from event to event.
We had 5 Christmas celebrations this year, here is a recap of all of them!
But first, I got a picture of BOTH girls, TOGETHER, in their Christmas dresses, and they are both smiling AND looking at the camera! Hallelujah! It's a Christmas miracle!
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We went to the Christmas Eve service at church (the girls were good the first 20 minutes, then we had to take them out so they could run around the hallways! My parents & Kevin said it was a really good service) After church we headed to my parents for dinner & to open presents. Yes, I was one of those (lucky) kids who grew up with the tradition of opening ALL your presents on Christmas Eve. Best tradition ever!
Pathetic attempt at getting a family picture. Oh well, we tried.
But truth be told, this is reality!
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(Luckily, most of them were for her or Claire. My sisters and I didn't exchange gifts this year & we adopted a family instead.)
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She would rather just hold the ribbon,
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Kate was BEYOND thrilled. Since Claire was in bed, we let Kate choose which color she wanted & which color Claire got.
Kate chose pink for herself & red for Claire.
After the presents were opened, we hung out for a little bit & then we took the girls home for the night. We had to get their presents & stockings ready for Christmas morning!
Kate was still awake when we got home, so we had her set out cookies & carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
We told Kate that Santa might get thirsty & we needed to also leave Santa some milk.
Her response? "I think Santa wants wine"
I was both proud AND horrified at the same time.
But, we followed Kate's request & Santa got wine!
Kate was still awake when we got home, so we had her set out cookies & carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
We told Kate that Santa might get thirsty & we needed to also leave Santa some milk.
Her response? "I think Santa wants wine"
I was both proud AND horrified at the same time.
But, we followed Kate's request & Santa got wine!
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The girls both slept in until after 8 am on Christmas morning!
Kate was not in a good mood when she woke up, but we finally convinced her to come downstairs to see what Santa brought.
Here she is right when she walked downstairs saying, "I got a new towel!"
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There was pretty exciting stuff in there, like new socks & a new sippy cup.
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We started a new tradition this year.
Every year we are putting this in their stockings so we can make a "Happy Birthday Jesus" cake.
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Thanks Kevin, you rock!
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After we opened presents at our house, we headed over to Mimi's & Jimmy's in our pajamas for Jimmy's 3 Meat Breakfast. Bacon, Sausage, Ham, my Mom's amazing eggs & I made Monkey Bread.
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The highlight?
Kate got a fishing pole!
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Sidenote: My dad does NOT shop. My mom ALWAYS does the birthday/Christmas shopping.
I only remember one time in my life when my dad bought me & my sisters a Christmas present (matching pink & white lace bubble dresses)
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It was even his idea!
Here is Kate & Grandpa Jimmy "fishing" from the upstairs trying to "catch" something downstairs.
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When we arrived at their house we were greeted by the loud noise of my nephew playing on his new drum set!
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On the morning of December 26th, we still had one final Christmas celebration.
Kevin's mom likes to have her own separate day to celebrate Christmas with the family.
Santa comes to her house also on that day....here are all 17 stockings:
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She didn't tell us she was getting this for the girls because she didn't want us to say "No".
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They LOVED it. Guess we are bringing it home.
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She says she needs me to sew her a strap so she can hold the guitar.
(Kevin's mom got me a sewing machine, so I really DO need to sew her a guitar strap! Anyone have a pattern for that?!?)
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We figured if our girls have any chance at being musical, we need to start them early!
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Julie made them for the girls!
Thanks, Julie!
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I couldn't wait to take down my Christmas decorations on the night of December 26th
(yes, I am one of THOSE people who de-Christmas their house as soon as possible)
For the past couple of days we have been relaxing in Tahoe, hanging out in our pj's & enjoying the snow!
What a fun holiday!! :) And any time I got a great picture of my kids this season, I called it a "Christmas Miracle" too!! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks fun, but exhausting! My little was only 4 months old last Christmas, so I got all emotional that it was his 2nd Christmas this year.
ReplyDeleteIt IS a Christmas miracle to get that fabulous shot of your girls!! Looks like an amazing Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWe had a Christmas miracle in that while we were eating Christmas dinner, Alex was sitting on the potty pooping. So representative of 2009 in Casa Case!
Glad to see you had such a great Christmas!! Where are the adorable polka dot towels from??
ReplyDeleteoh my word--I want to squeeze those little faces. They are precious!
ReplyDeletelove it all!
ReplyDeletebut you didn't mention your new sewing machine!
Love it all! I didn't even take my computer with me, so lots of pictures and updates once we get home from Tahoe on New Years Day. Then, the task of taking down Christmas! Loving the snow too!
ReplyDeleteSanta got wine! That's hilarious. I love it. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what your first sewing project is going to be!
Beautiful pictures.. Beautiful family! You look so very blessed!
ReplyDeleteThe wine cracked me up. I think after a night like Santa's I would need a glass of wine too. And I made your Monkey Bread on Christmas morning. It was delicious!
ReplyDeletewhat a great celebration! i totally get that grandma thing "didn't want you to say no" we get that ALL the time!
ReplyDeleteLOL - I am dying at "I think Santa wants wine!" Too funny!! I love their Christmas dresses!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys had so much fun at all of your celebrations I love all the pictures, and now I can't wait to see some from Tahoe! : )
I must have found you a long time ago and began following, but I don't think I've ever noticed how ADORABLE your girls are. WOW. They are so sweet!! Looks like you had a wonderful holiday! I am jealous that you got so many good "indoor' photographs. As a beginning photog...I can't quite get that light setting right!! Nice to meet you!!
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