Christmas Eve part 1

We had a really busy Christmas Eve. I, being the procrastinator that I am, actually had a bit of last minute shopping to do that day! Crazy! So, Dave and I loaded up the kids to go brave the chaos! It wasn't too bad, though. Dave and the kids usually waited in the car while I ran in the store. A pretty good system, since we didn't have to fight for parking spots, etc.

When all of the shopping was FINALLY done for the year, we went to Dave's mom and dad's for our annual Christmas Eve party. We had a GREAT prime rib dinner that Dave's mom fixed. We were as stuffed as Thanksgiving! :)

After dinner, Dave's Uncle Dennis recited the Night Before Christmas for the whole family.







Then it was time for the little kids to open their presents. We draw names every year and so each kid gets one gift from one of their cousins. Avery got a new Cinderella dress up dress and crown. She was in heaven!



I, unfortunately, didn't get any pictures of Easton and Paisley with their gifts. They are always off and running with their cousins, so it is hard to catch a picture.

We had a great day with Dave's family, as we always do. We have great food, great conversation, and many many laughs. I look forward to Christmas Eve each year!