Dad's office Christmas party:
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| thank goodness for a laptop and computer--the kids were BORED and it was after 11 when we finally left! |
Christmas Pageant at the chapel. Cory was a Wiseman, Lucy was a Donkey and Mary was an Angel. Typecasting?????
Don't miss this video of Mary singing a solo and a grand finale of all the kids and the audience belting out Joy to the World. I (Kristi) wrangled all the kids for this little event. It was awesome!
The kids' favorite Christmas tradition--cookies! Making peppernuts with Mary Beth and all the kids making and decorating sugar cookies for Santa.
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| my favorite tool for peppernut making--the antique nut chopper |
Christmas Eve pajamas--someone was GRUMPY! Is Santa still watching or is he now too busy delivering presents in Japan?
Reading three versions of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. The traditional story, A Soldier's Night Before Christmas, and (our personal favorite) A Cajun Night Before Christmas (thanks, Marta!)
Santa Comes!!!!!
Waiting to open gifts after breakfast...this nearly killed him!
Gift exchanges--we exchanged in a new way this year, which I think everyone enjoyed. We didn't pass out gifts to the "to" person, but to the "from" person, and then each individual gave their gifts out one at a time. I think this resulted in more hugs and thank you's.
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| Yay! A camera! |
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| One of Riley's handmade gifts...she did an awesome job for everyone! |
Commence playing with Christmas gifts!
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| Lucy wore the "ballerina outfit" that Santa brought her. |
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| Legos to construct |
Friends came for Christmas dinner. They brought a puzzle for us and we began assembling it with them.
Riley would love for a dog to be a part of our Christmas every year! This year we were dog-sitting over Christmas, which might just be the next best thing.
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| Toby! |
The kids all missed being with extended family for Christmas. We love you all!
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