We had a wonderful Christmas Eve, as usual. Our festivities "officially" start at church as we remember the reason we celebrate the season. Our church had 2 services this year with the choir singing in both, so I had to be there for both services. Mom and my family went to the early service and then Mom took the kids home with her. Dale hung out with me and the choir and then we went to Mom & Bill's for dinner. Bill had been sick all week, so he was unable to sing this year. We had our traditional Christmas Eve dinner which consists of ham sandwiches (which are by the way, the best sandwich we eat ALL year!!), chips, and boiled shrimp(usually a shrimp tree) and congealed salad. It is yummy and quick so that we can spend more time with each other. Brian and Deena joined us a little late as they were celebrating with her sister before us this year. Brandon wasn't able to join us this year and we all missed him. It wasn't the same without him this year. Papa also wasn't able to join us this year as he is in a nursing home and still doing rehab. Although, as a side note, we just found out that he will probably have to stay in the nursing home as they have done all they can for him. He seems happy there, although we will have to give up his apartment where he has lived for about 20 years. So, it was a quite Christmas over at Mom's this year, but a joyous one anyway. We love Mom & Bill and always look forward to spending Christmas Eve with them.
Jennifer with her stack of goodies!
Owen felt quie confident that he was getting a PS-3 for Christmas, so all he wanted was accessories for it. And that's what he got!
Justin enjoyed playing Santa and handing the presents out...
but he enjoys opening presents too! He is into Pokeman this year and Aunt Deena, Uncle Brian and Owen got him some cards.
Jennifer wanted clothes this year. My baby is growing up!! :(
Brian and Deena got an outdoor clock that is very nice. We got one too!
And our favorite clown (aka Bill) watches as Mom opens one of her gifts. We love you guys! Thanks so much!!
Afterwards, we rushed home to get cookies and milk ready for Santa and the kids in the bed. The kids were tracking him on the internet and got really worried when he was in the United States (Florida) before they were in bed. Thankfully, they made it to sleep in time.
Jennifer with her stack of goodies!
Owen felt quie confident that he was getting a PS-3 for Christmas, so all he wanted was accessories for it. And that's what he got!
Justin enjoyed playing Santa and handing the presents out...
but he enjoys opening presents too! He is into Pokeman this year and Aunt Deena, Uncle Brian and Owen got him some cards.
Jennifer wanted clothes this year. My baby is growing up!! :(
Brian and Deena got an outdoor clock that is very nice. We got one too!
And our favorite clown (aka Bill) watches as Mom opens one of her gifts. We love you guys! Thanks so much!!Afterwards, we rushed home to get cookies and milk ready for Santa and the kids in the bed. The kids were tracking him on the internet and got really worried when he was in the United States (Florida) before they were in bed. Thankfully, they made it to sleep in time.
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