Christmas this year was different since we didn't travel. Our families were kind enough to come to us since we were still adjusting to Evie life, and we still really need to get a car that transports three kids (and a big dog) a little more efficiently.
Christmas Eve
We had our family of five Christmas time on Christmas Eve morning. Wesley took the lead in our little "program" and played some Christmas songs on his keyboard. He did not actually play them, he just pretended to while the programmed music on the keyboard played. He did sing along with gusto. :) After some Christmas songs, Curtis started in on his choices which were a little more upbeat. Those led to a small dance party!
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| The dancing begins |
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| Curtis wasn't really into the "program" until he was in charge |
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| Evie not so sure what is happening |
The boys got to look in their stockings after the dancing ended. They got stickers, art supplies, some Star Wars stuff, etc.
Wesley's favorites were some drawing "Flair" pens and a pencil sharpener, and Curtis loved his Star Wars stickers, Star Wars Jelly Bellies, and a Scooby Doo with Batman DVD.
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| Posing with their favorites |
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| Evie got a little dress in her stocking |
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| Evie with her stocking I bought long ago. So happy to have her name on it. |
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| John Mark got a nice sweater/shirt combo. |
The boys didn't get any presents under the tree because their big present was outside. I asked the boys to come outside with me to see how my Christmas present (an outdoor light fixture I've been wanting) would look on the porch. They were trying to be excited for me and came out to find the big poorly wrapped box out there.
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| Wondering what could be inside. (My new light sitting back on the chair) |
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| A trampoline!! |
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| Curtis thought the foam covered rods looked so comfy |
Golly and Granddad arrived that afternoon, and we all went to our church's Christmas Eve candlelight service together. We don't usually get to go to this! It was nice.
Christmas Day
Kevin, Sara, Sadie, and Micah arrived late on Christmas Eve. After some good rest and breakfast, we got out on Christmas morning and started working on assembling the trampoline! It was a wee bit cold in the morning, but before long it turned into a perfect, sunny day.
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| All of the older kids helped to the end |
Micah had gotten a toy chain saw for Christmas. He was so funny going around "sawing" all of the trampoline parts, always wearing his protective eye gear.
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| Kevin was a big help with the assembly |
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| Angus looked pretty in the sun watching everyone |
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| Notice Micah in the background sawing away. |
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| Evie was the first one to try out the trampoline! |
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| Happy! |
After a long time of jumping and being outside, everyone came in for opening presents.
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| Micah got a robot toy |
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| Curtis with his Spiderman puzzle |
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| Evie's first Christmas! |
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| The boys both got Razor scooters from Golly and Granddad! They like them. |
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| Everyone gathered for late lunch/early dinner |
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| That night we played Go Spidey and Uno Dare, the boys' new favorite game. |
The day after Christmas everyone parted ways after a relaxed morning. Wesley and Sadie got in some good talking time out on the trampoline. Made me smile. :) There were lots of giggles.
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| Curtis and Micah on a mission |
New Years
Misha and Gin-Gin came on New Years Eve for our next Christmas celebration. The boys got remote control motorcycles that they have really enjoyed.
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| Misha and Evie |
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| Gin-Gin and Evie |
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| Ringing in the New Year with sparkling grape juice and fancy glasses |
We got to go swimming at Misha and Gin-Gin's hotel, play some more Uno Dare, eat at Grump's and Abuelo's, and enjoy time together. Another wonderful Christmas!
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