Christmas morning at the farm was... early. ;) Of course, our kids always wake up by AT LEAST 6:30 a.m. unlike apparently everyone else's who sleep in normally & especially after staying up too late. But it was lovely. We got dressed for Church & even ate some breakfast before joining the others around the Christmas tree.
Santa came & he did a fabulous job! Rebecca was giddy for her My Little Pony.
Andrew wanted to shoot off his "bottle rocket" right then & there!
Teresa finally got into tearing off wrapping paper. Her favorite gift was a box of Gerber Graduates cereal bars in her stocking!
Then she enjoyed pushing around an empty stroller (or one filled with anything but a dolly) most of the day.
Since we were all dressed up now, we attempted another family picture. It's the thought that counts, right? I love that Rebecca's belly is hanging out.
We enjoyed 9:00 Mass at St. Francis. Extra beautiful at Christmas time!
"Yes, Rebecca, they have a nut activity here, too."
Christmas brunchThe rest of the day was filled with eating, playing, napping, & chatting. Bananagrams is fun. =] I had such a great time talking with my sisters! Everything just seemed to fall into place. And despite the fact that Teresa was learning how to crawl the steps the whole time, there was still lots of relaxation. What a peaceful Christmas!
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When you're all together anyway, why not throw in another celebration, right? The next day was Fr. Jon's 30th birthday! He had quite the crowd to sing him Happy Birthday. Mmm...watergate cake.
Nicholas was apparently tired of getting his picture taken!
Me with my Goddaughter Lizzie
Here's the real shot of all the grandkids with Red Grandma & Grandpa
The "out-laws" minus Dave. We left a spot to photo-shop him in. ;)
This is the best one I could get of the whole gang. (I'd love to see anyone else's that has Rich actually by Melissa & the table not visible!) I love you all!
Teresa with her Godmother Denise
...and to all a good night!
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