Christmas Celebration #2

Today was "open the presents" day! Glenn and I had breakfast duty that morning so while Gary started a crackling fire in the fireplace, we cooked!  Kenzie and Aleah were up of course - but not Rayna who we didn't expect to wake up till later..............

We slid the big table back into the kitchen after breakfast and set the chairs in front of it for our opening - the Smiths and Savages came up mid-morning and the fun began!!  It was snowy and blowing outside so it sure seemed like Christmas was here!!

 Gwyn was taking a nap during a lot of the opening but once she got up, we had her open most of her gifts at once!!  She smiled and smiled!!

 About 1/2 way through the present opening, we stopped for coffee and homemade cinnamon rolls, courtesy of Jessi - they were delicious as usual!!  YUM YUM!!

Each year I either make a photo book or a poster of pictures of the kids throughout the year!  Evan, Kylan, Kenzie and Aleah each received picture books of their adventures at our house this last summer!!  Gwyn and Rayna also had books to open and Parker received a poster!!  Not sure what they're all looking at here?

 Gwyn LOVES dolls!!  She was enthralled with the two she got and she loved the little play stroller we got her!

 We attempted a picture with the grand kids - like I said, attempted!!!!

 I also make picture calendars for the adults each year!!  What a great looking crew!!

 We sent the kids off to play and the adults (plus Rayna) had our "sock" exchange!  We each spent $20 on a pair of socks and whatever else we wanted to and then played a game to see who got what sack!!  Jessi made up the game and it was hilarious!!  We drew from a couple of gift bags and then had a choice of 2 things to do - whether it was to pick a gift to open or something crazy like steal from someone older than you or everyone with a gift pass to the left!  We laughed and laughed but all were happy with our little gifts once we were done!  Check out all of our socks!

After a quick lunch, some of the gang went swimming and some relaxed!  And that's where I'll take up tomorrow's blog!