Christmas Eve

This year we changed up our routine for Christmas Eve. In the past we have run from one family party to another. We would get to one party early, visit for an hour or so, and then take off to the next party. By the time we made it to the last party, we were tired, the kids were tired, and we felt like we hadn't really had time to eat a meal or visit with anyone at length. This year, we stayed home. Yup! We let the party come to us. Uncle Ed, Aunt Stacey, Uncle Brian, Grandma, and Papaw came to our house. We had WAY too much food. We hung out in our pj's. Everyone ate, played games, and watched movies. At 7 p.m. anyone who wanted to go to church went to church and then came back to continue hanging out.
In the Holdaway-Ellnor family, the dogs are part of the family too. This year they got to be part of the Christmas celebration. Stacey has said that she's not a "dog person," but I think Griffey has changed her mind about that.
Mommy, Grandma, Aunt Stacey, and Grace attended church after some snacks.
When we got back from church, Grandma handed out a few early gifts. What is it, Uncle Brian?
Mommy gave Gabriel and Grace each a gift to open too. Gabriel got the Cars 2 movie.
Papaw got Connect 4 Launch. It was really a fun game for everyone to play.
Hershey and Griffey were vying for everyone's attention. Uncle Ed was happy to snuggle with both pups.
I love my little girl!
Gabriel and Grandma played Connect 4 Launch.
Then Grandma got some cuddle time with her grandpuppy. Griffey is one rotten boy!