Christmas Eve Recap

Thursday we spent the afternoon and evening at my in law's house (or traveling back and fourth, as the previous day's ice storm made things a little interesting) which is always a good time. Lots of loud and fun aunts, uncles and cousins gather in a room and spend the holidays how everyone should - laughing and sharing memories.

{what do you mean Santa is coming HERE?!}

{OH! He brings presents!! Sweet!}

{our attempt at a family picture. The only way Eddie would be still was if I hung him upside down. Good times}

{shelby mae rocking her bow!}

{going in for the kill on eddie}

{almost got it....}

{she got him!!}

{Ms. Meika came to visit, too!}

{the girls loved all of the ornaments!}

{Meika and Eddie loved going up and down the stairs}

It was a fun night. We hated being the first ones to leave, but it was over a 2 hour drive home, so we had a late night ahead of us. Eddie fell sleep on me at Thanksgiving, but there was no way that was happening this time...he was way to excited with all of the presents and ripping paper and whatnot. That didn't stop others from falling asleep, tho...my brother in law Pat and Ms. Shelby enjoyed what Frankie and I call 'the sleepy couch'. Pat even snuggled the Christmas moose.....

{merry christmas to all and to all a good night}

Too bad Frankie and I couldn't enjoy. We had a looong night ahead of us. The drive home was slow going and then, of course, we had to wait up for Santa to come. Let me tell you - that man works HARD. Who knew? Must be an adult understanding thing.....

{santa called ahead to ask Hubby to help set up some stuff. too bad santa didn't tell frankie to change his dirty socks! ewww}

{santa brought the mother load! and yes, all of the presents you see, wrapped and unwrapped, were for eddie. frankie and i exchanged gifts earlier. eddie is a very spoiled little man!}

{hmm...santa's handwriting looks oddly like mine....}

Can you even begin to guess what Eddie did when he saw all of his wonderful gifts? Well....

You'll have to wait until tomorrow to find out. :)

-maggie