Christmas #2 and 3

In an effort to make Christmas last longer I am spreading out my Christmas posts.

WHO AM I KIDDING?

The truth is I can only sit at the computer for short periods of time before I hear, "Mommy, come play with me," Or "what are we having for lunch," or "mommy, I need to go teetee."

So here is the highlights from Christmas at our house. We tried to stick to some of our oldest traditions of mass, finger foods, PJ's and presents

Kevin's family also has a tradition that the 1st person to say, "Christmas Eve gift," gets to open a present so of course Kalyton got to open a present early

And in between all of that there is time for hugs, smiles, and lots of memories.

The kids of course got more than what they could possibly need but that is part of the fun right?

As most of you know my kids are kind of drama kings/queens. That leads to lots of ups and downs, lots of giggles, and of course lots of crying as well. But most importantly it leads to lots of excitement at Christmas. Here are their faces

Then after all that excitement we drove to Hallettsville for Christmas with Dad's family. I find it very funny that we used to call it "Christmas at Grandpa's." Then when Grandpa passed away, it was "Christmas on the hill." Now I don't really know what to call it. It is still all the people (Aunt Barbsie said there was 71 of us) but a slightly different location. Only that location isn't really all that different. After all it is really just across the pasture. No matter what you call it, it is still a huge tradition of lots of people and a wonderful celebration of extended family. REally a true miracle that we can have that many people attend a Christmas day celebration. We played some of the usual games but the kids got involved as well. They played left, right, center with candy and Klayton won. Can you tell by his face (again drama king)

One more Christmas to go and then we have to move on. Darn!!!!