The toppings were hung on the counter with care
Apple gingerbread cake
I will admit I skipped the oatmeal and went straight for the cake
Cruiser finds out there isn't a Santa Claus
I left their house with two Costco size Nutellas. It was a good Christmas ;)
Then it was off to Bryan's Dad's house...
What are you laughing at?
What's wrong with my outfit? It's Christmas colors!
Caught!
See more photos of Paul pointing HERE
Chelsea and I are finally officially welcomed into the family
We get to puffy paint our blank stockings
My attempt at Pottery Barn puffy paint style
Chelsea wins, but she's a teacher so it's no contest
Steamers, crab and multiple veggie trays
THEN...
Off to my parent's for Christmas dinner
The only grandchild = spoiled!
Lots of wine
Grammy looks like she could use a glass
Opening his stick horse from Uncle Bryan
Everyone had to feed Bullseye carrots
Reading books with Aunt Cheri
Playing slinky with Uncle Bryan
Chillaxin with Grammy
She still needs that wine...
Familia
Jordan just returned from a study abroad in Costa Rica
(she's the little blonde babe in our Santa photos past ;)
New train #4
I guess our family doesn't communicate well
Opened gifts for future family members
And felt babies kicking inside stomachs ;)
Buche de Noel
2 pieces...to even out the thighs
Eclair swans
You fancy huh?
Then we settled down to sleep in new sleeping bags
Shhhh!
Of course there were a few more gifts to open when we got home
More tennis balls than any two dogs know what to do with!
Phew...I'm tired just thinking about that day!
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Love your photos of your fabulous Family Christmas'. You are lucky all live close by.
ReplyDeleteWow looks like such a great Christmas lady!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys had a wonderful Christmas filled with food, family and fun...and more food. :) Ours was equally as yummy and the 6 day weekend didn't hurt either. :)
ReplyDeleteFun pictures!!! Love the stocking you designed. (I secretly think it's better than Chelsea's!) :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great day! I'm still laughing over Cruiser's face.
ReplyDeleteThat is the coolest sleeping bag I have ever seen!
ReplyDeleteSO much yummy food. And where do you find swan eclairs? I LOVE. Your stocking is cute, and so are you. :)
ReplyDelete~Jenifer
Does the pink outfit mean your sister is having a girl??? How did I miss that announcement? I may have to steal the oatmeal bar idea...I love it:)
ReplyDeletei love the oatmeal bar idea too! stealing! looks like you had a great christmas!!
ReplyDeletelooks like you had a great xmas! i love the oatmeal bar idea! :)
ReplyDeleteWhoa! The stocking wars are on, I see, Mandy! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the sequence of pictures of Paul on the porch. That memory is priceless.
Hilarious pictures :) Your stocking looks beautiful. I have the handwriting of a 5 year old.
ReplyDeleteA stick horse, a train and a slinky? Sounds like fun to me!
Oatmeal bar = awesome idea
you're father in law cracks me up with the pointing thing...you just wait he'll probably give your kids (or dogs) redbull while your back is turned. bwahahahah!
ReplyDeletei love love seeing jackson's face with his presents. too adorable.
What a great Christmas! Paul is hilarious! And that oatmeal bar? Well it made me have oatmeal yesterday... By the way, your nephew is adorable ;)
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