Merry Christmas!

Santa was good to our kids this year! As Genevieve said, "Santa brought me everything I asked for!" Highlights were a train set for Anson and a doll for Genevieve. Next we went to my parents house for lunch. A lot of my extended family was there this year, which doesn't happen very often anymore with everyone having their own families. So it was a real treat. We enjoyed visiting, eating, and playing music and games. A few of the cousins had fun driving around looking at Christmas lights in the neighborhood. Then Christmas morning Ollie had to go to work, but since we celebrated a day early we just had fun with the extended family. Later that day we did some more gift opening, eating and visiting. Overall we had a wonderful Christmas!

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Christmas Eve

Like we do every Christmas Eve, the kids opened up two gifts apiece, pj's and books. Because of Ollie's work schedule we celebrated one night early, but it didn't matter as far as the kids were concerned. As usual they were excited and could hardly wait for Santa to come that night.

Neighborhood Christmas Block Party

One thing we had heard about our new neighborhood was they go all out at the holidays. This was certainly true at Christmas. Anson was sick and stayed in with the grandparents while Genevieve, Ollie and I headed over to check out the festivities. There was a live reindeer, tamales, beer, Santa and elves, horse drawn wagon, fire pits, live band, dancing, cookie decorating and the most incredible light display you've ever seen (think Griswolds). We were definitely impressed and had a fabulous time! Look forward to next year's celebration!