Merry Christmas 2014

The crew was up bright and early at 5:30 ready to get the party started. I think the stockings kept them occupied until 6:00 and then we were reading the Christmas story and placing Baby Jesus in our Nativity Set. The kids had so much fun opening presents. I guess their squeals were heard by the neighbors. It is pretty fun to see them light up when they open a present they want, but it is even sweeter to see them give their siblings a gift they went and picked out for them.

By 7:00 a.m. we were already loading up for stop number two at Nonie and Papa's house. The kids were beyond excited to see a house full of presents. I am sure the clan was not too thrilled that our kiddos are now up so early. We had a blast opening gifts, seeing everyone, snapping pictures in our matching jammies, and then we were on our way to stop number 3 by 9:15.

By 9:30  we were eating my favorite potato pancakes, hanging out with my family, and opening more presents. The kids had a blast playing together and us adults were worn out and needing a nap.
We ended the night with some delicious soups and of course cioppino.