Christmas Afternoon...

Christmas afternoon we went over to my sister Stacy's house for our annual family Christmas party. My parents and all my siblings (and families) were able to be there except for Jennifer. We missed you guys Jen! We always have such a good time and I look forward to it every year! Here are some highlights...

Santa made a visit (looks like he's lost a little weight) ...

It took a little convincing but we finally got Maddy to sit on his lap.

Avery wanted nothing to do with him. This was as close as she got. We tried putting her on his lap but she wasn't having it at all.

Turns out Santa was looking for more than just a visit with the kids. :)

Everybody chowing down. We had yummy turkey roast with potatoes and carrots, my Aunt Carolyn's yummy rolls, artichoke cheese dip (made by me), veggie tray and pumpkin rolls and cake for dessert.

The kids opening presents. All the cousins did a gift exchange and Maddy and Avery got puzzles from their cousins. Avery got a really nice doll stroller and Maddy got a really cool desk from my parents.

The adults did a nice "White Elephant" gift exchange. It's so fun! Shalane and I ended up with the most wanted gifts... there was quite a battle for them (sorry Jamie and Mom... or should I say Ben and Dad?) ;) Steve got a $25 gift certificate to Great Harvest-yum!

My Dad always falls asleep and the guys decided to mess with him and put paper in his mouth while he was sleeping. It was pretty funny!

The kids LOVED climbing all over Steve and getting "horsey" rides. I think they wore him out!

I have the best family ever!

Thanks everyone for an awesome Christmas! Thanks Stacy and Justin for having us!