We had a wonderful holiday with all of our family. We started by celebrating on the 18th with Eric's side of the family. I didn't take many pictures that day, but here are a few.
Silly Grandpa with a bow on his head.
Each of the boys got a laptop, and they're all playing with them at once.
Grandma and Ella
Momma opened gifts, too!
Then on the 21st, we had dinner with my Dad's side of the family, the Powells. My cousin Chris and his wife and daughter were in town from California, and Logan and Hayden have moved back to DFW since Skylar got deployed, so Carter had some little playmates. We all went to dinner, then went to look at the Christmas lights at the complex where my Grandparents live. They really decorate it well there! The kids had a ton of fun running around together, and the adults laughed and laughed while watching the kids! We went inside for cookies and hot chocolate afterwards. It was a really fun night with family.
Logan and Hayden meeting Ella for the first time.
Hayden and Zoe just loved her! Zoe is going to be a big sister in June!!
When we went to look at Christmas lights, Zoe zeroed in on this deer, ran to it, hopped right on, and rode it! Oh my goodness, it was the funniest thing... we all laughed and laughed. It's a wonder that deer didn't fall over.
Lots of lights!
Hayden, Zoe, and Carter slowed down long enough to get one picture with the three of them.
Cousin love.
Time for cookies and hot cocoa!
My big boy!
Then on the 22nd we did the Powell family Christmas. That was a hectic night for me because Eric was out of town working, so I was a single parent. These are the only pictures I managed to take. But aren't they cute?!
I sure do love these sweet babies...
Identical...
Love this picture of Carter and his Nana
Christmas Eve was pretty low key. Just dinner with family, and then home to hang out, just the 4 of us. We skipped church this year. The thought of taking both kids stressed me out, big time. Next year we'll definitely be there to celebrate Jesus' birthday!
Me and my babies about to head out for Christmas Eve dinner
Ella's first time to wear a dress. How cute is she?!
Daddy and the babies
Getting ready to go to bed so Santa will come!
Gotta love the matching jammies!
Santa came!
Carter really enjoyed opening all his gifts on Christmas morning, and helping Ella open hers, too! We spent the morning playing with our new things that Santa brought and preparing for company. We hosted Christmas dinner at our house this year for everyone. My parents and brothers, my grandma, Eric's grandparents, and my aunt, uncle and cousin all included.... 15 people! It was fun to have it at our house for a changes, but definitely a lot of work! So much, in fact, that I didn't even think to pick up the camera once. =( But here are some pics from Christmas morning.
So happy Santa came!
Showing off his new Lightning McQueen
Ella sure was excited about her new table!
Carter helping Ella open her gifts. She thought that was really funny. :)
Time for stockings!
On the 26th, we had Rogers Christmas (my Mom's side) at my parent's house. We had fun doing our Chinese gift exchange (called 'Dirty Santa' by my family), and we even managed to take some family pictures!
Precious babies in their little look-alike outfits! Love them so much.
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