Christmas Celebration #1

On Saturday, we had my mom & sister's families at our house for a Christmas celebration.  Derek was able to leave work mid afternoon, and didn't have to return to work until today!  It was nice having him for several days in a row.  It rarely happens, so we count our blessings when it does. 

We tried something a little different for food this year, instead of having the usual soups or big Christmas dinner, we had a baked potato bar!  I thought it was delicious, and I think everyone else would agree.   The kids (and adults) were spoiled yet again by my mom.  This year, instead of feeling like Toys R Us exploded in our house for Christmas, we asked that the grandparents spend half the money on clothes and half on toys.  I feel much less stressed about an abundance of toys this year, and the kids are still perfectly content. 

 

 

We always start the day off with pictures.. because once presents start getting opened it's hard to get the kids to sit still!

My sister Lacey's family.  Lacey, Brook, Paisley & Holdyn

 My mom (Peggy) with all the grandkids.

 My sister, mom and I.

 My mom, her boyfriend Stephan, and Stephan's son Brennan.

 Paisley & Boston

 Brigs got to open the first gift!

 Boston helped Brigham get his presents open.

 New tools!

 Paisley showing off her new pj's.

 Excited even with new clothes!

 New grilling food!

 Me checking out Brigham's new Nike outfit!

 His favorite gift this year... Ninja Turtles!

 Grandma opening up her coffee!

 Brennan excited about his new football from Boston & Brigham

 Holdyn opening a gift.

 New Patriots t-shirt!

Me & B

 Brennan

 Our family!

 Our family + Jaxon :)

 Paisley asked Boston to spend the night after our Christmas get together, so it was just Brigs at home.  He cried that Boston got to go and he had to stay home, and several times that night & next morning asked where his 'Bubba' was.  I love that they are such good buds!  

 

Brigs & dad having a snack and watching a movie.