Christmas 2013

The kids did not wake up until almost 7 am! We couldn't believe they slept in on Christmas Day.

When Chase opened this present he said, "I've been waiting for this set for years!"

As soon as the presents were open she went upstairs to get her Jeep and get them hooked up.

 

After breakfast and getting dressed Derek's parents  and Kim came over.

 

 

Somehow I missed taking pictures of Derek with some tools he got.
overall we had  a great Christmas. My parents have been sick for nearly a week so we weren't able to spend Christmas with them. The plan is to have a Christmas dinner this coming Sunday when my younger brother comes in town.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve typically during the day sometime we have the kids exchange gifts from each other. We enjoy separating this from Christmas Day because the kids can enjoy and appreciate what they got from each other without the excitement of what Santa brought them. 

The kids adding their ornaments for this year to the tree.

And yes I am half way dressed for the day.

 

Then we were off to a brunch at my sisters house. I should have taken a picture of the delicious food we had for brunch. The cousins exchanged names and opened presents from one another.

 

Devan, Boston, Jacob, Chase, Zoe and Maeley

By the looks of all the smiles it looks like they all liked what they got.

The older boys played video games while the younger boys played with Legos.

 

I'm terrible at getting the camera out sometimes because I have no pictures of that evening. We had dinner at the Jones', watched a few short videos on Christ, spent some time doing the puzzle and then back home.

 

Serious

Silly

 

Finally off to bed so Santa can come.

 

 

Dressed up for church

The last several years we have taken a family picture before heading to church the Sunday before Christmas. As you can tell the kids weren't too thrilled.  This is until they could do a goofy picture.

 

 

Thanksgiving!

Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. For some reason that channel does not come in downstairs.

The kids enjoyed decorating their tree in the morning.

And yes, the tree is leaning and driving me crazy!

Their elf Buddy came back. If you notice the kids gave him a starburst.

She is growing up way too fast!

Zoe is a goofball!

Chase is as sweet as can be!

We had Thanksgiving dinner with Derek's family. That night the kids spent the night at my parents so Derek and I could do some shopping It was nice to have him come with me, normally he's home with the kids.