This Christmas was such a wonderful one! I'm not sure if I just lowered my expectations this year or if everything just went really smoothly, but I had gotten a lot of my shopping done early. Most of my presents were wrapped at least a week before Christmas and the decorating had been done before Thanksgiving (because I knew I wouldn't have any other time to do it).
We had the kids' Christmas programs and it was nice to have them on the same stage again. Tessa was totally not into the singing.....at all. It was pretty entertaining to watch her lack of enthusiasm.
We also celebrated with Michael's family again (one of my favorite traditions!). Terry, Danny and Sheldon spoiled the kids, as usual. It was such a fun night of food and family and games!
Then we headed to Grandma and Papa's. We had our traditional Mexican feast and opened presents. The kids all got Nerf guns and LOVED them. Most of the family had a Nerf Gun war (poor Isabelle had just had knee surgery, so she had to participate without moving too much--but she managed to hold her own!).
We had the kids' Christmas programs and it was nice to have them on the same stage again. Tessa was totally not into the singing.....at all. It was pretty entertaining to watch her lack of enthusiasm.
We also celebrated with Michael's family again (one of my favorite traditions!). Terry, Danny and Sheldon spoiled the kids, as usual. It was such a fun night of food and family and games!
On Christmas Eve, we lit the advent candle at church. It was a wonderful service and a great time of fellowship!
Then we headed to Grandma and Papa's. We had our traditional Mexican feast and opened presents. The kids all got Nerf guns and LOVED them. Most of the family had a Nerf Gun war (poor Isabelle had just had knee surgery, so she had to participate without moving too much--but she managed to hold her own!).
On our way out of the house, Tommy and Tessa decided to join the nativity set. They didn't QUITE fit in.
When we got home, they kids wrote their letters to Santa, we set out some cookies and then headed to bed.
The next morning, we woke up and I made the kiddos take their annual "in front of the tree in their PJs" picture! They're getting SO big--my heart can't take it!
After we were all done opening presents, we got around and headed to Nana's house! We had a great time visiting, eating and opening presents there with all of our family!
We finally headed home at the end of the day with a full Tahoe, full bellies and full hearts! We loved celebrating Jesus's birth with our families!
Merry Christmas!
