Christmas Eve

We began a tradition last year of letting family come to us to celebrate Christmas Eve.  In years prior, we had made our rounds to two or three different family gatherings.  It was stressful trying to get to all of our stops in a timely manner, and it seemed that just as we got settled in one place, enjoying a good conversation, it was time to move to the next stop.  It may be selfish, but we enjoy staying home and being laid back on Christmas Eve.

Our kiddos exchanged gifts with Vada.

Robin and Vada gave Gabriel a DVD.

Grace got a Barbie purse that you color with fabric markers.

We gave Vada a Cuddl-Uppet blanket. 

When the Ellnor's get together, you can pretty well count on a game of Euchre.

Grandma gave Evie a bottle.  She was too busy to take it.

Robbie and Riley gave Uncle Robbie Three Stooges DVD's.

Lucy cuddled with Uncle Brian.

When Carter's had their Black Friday sale on-line, I bought Evie and Grace matching pj's for Christmas Eve.  I wish they had been Christmas themed pj's, but they didn't have matching ones in both of their sizes.

Mommy and Daddy gave Gabriel Beywheels for Christmas.

Gabriel and Grace gave Evie some books.

Gabriel got a Lego set from Uncle Robbie, Bobby, and Ben.

Grace got a Lego set from them as well.

It wasn't long before Gabriel convinced Uncle Ed to help put Legos together.   We had a nice Christmas Eve.  We appreciate everyone who comes to visit and make merry with us.