Prepare for picture overload.... Christmas was fun this year. I was prepared quite early - which is not fun. There is just something fun about last minute gifts! I could never prepare in advance. Christmas officially started last Sunday with the Peavlers getting together for a little early Christmas dinner. We had our white elephant gift exchange and yummy roasts that Chantelle made. It was also the perfect opportunity for Chantelle to tell us that baby no. 2 is on the way :) We're all very excited for her!!
On Thursday, the Bradford kids that are in the area got together for our own Christmas party. I can't believe how old everyone is getting! We were having fun making jokes about each other and reminiscing. I'm so glad we're not a mushy-gushy family. It's so much funner to make fun and know that we just all love each other. Lots of yummy food and hyper kids!!
Christmas Eve was spent with Shane's parents and sister Shelly. We (Shelly and Tammie) decorated cookies, watched movies, and watched Shelly beat Shane at Nerts :) It was lots of fun - I'm glad we were able to be there.
Christmas Day was fun too! I woke up before the kids and walked back and forth from Chloe's room waiting for her to wake up! Finally, at about 8 she woke up! She loved all of her presents and was so excited about her new kitchen. (I was too until I saw Janell's rendition of the same frame.... Mine looks like I let Chloe paint it compared to hers!)
Shane got the "new" Halo Reach and a new quilt from his Grandma. I got a new camera since mine was started to malfunction! I also got a roaster oven and waffle maker.
At about 11 we went to Shane's parents for lunch and for them to give us their gifts. It was lots of fun to hang out for a few hours. Chloe played with her cousins and we ate...and ate and ate...Tammie got me a new griddle - that I love - and Shane got a backpacking water filter. Both things we needed so that was very appreciated.
Here are lots of pics from the events. (NOT in order)
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| (I just couldn't pass this one up) |
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| She was in heaven |
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| Opening a present at the Peavler Party |
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| The foot and a half of snow we got! |
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| Chloe's new kitchen |
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| Santa brought her a Barbie! |
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| The reaction I was hoping for with Shane's new Halo |
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| Christmas Eve at the Peavlers' - Chloe needed these "tights" on |
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| Adam was pooped! |
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| So was Grandpa :) |
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| Bradford Party |
so cute!!! love the kitchen... looks llike you had a lot of fun. wish we could have been at the bradford party...maybe next year?
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