Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go! Okay, we didn’t exactly cross any rivers, but we did manage some curvy country roads. Does that count?
The Thursday before Christmas was my first day off of work for the holidays and we baked, wrapped presents, watched Christmas movies and snuggled all day long. Come to think of it, that’s pretty much what we’ve done since then, too. That night, we went to my parents’ house for dinner and presents. We used to celebrate on Christmas Eve, but after everyone gets married it becomes harder to squeeze it all in. Now we just pick a day before or after and pretend it’s Christmas instead.
It was funny because the adults all had on leggings or pajamas, but the girls were dressed up! I couldn’t resist — we had too many Christmas outfits this year and not enough places to wear them all. It’s also funny that I pretty much NEVER remember to actually get pictures of the grandparents while we’re there. Thankfully, K took some of those and I’ll have them at some point.
Me & Soph gearing up for present time!
Soph & Ella with their sock animals from Aunt Lane
We sure do love our gifts! {You can see Sophie’s chompers in this one, too}
Sophie’s first baby doll. Please, oh please, let this be her lovey. It is precious!
Ella got several cute outfits and a new Dora umbrella. She was pumped!
As if a roaring fire and good company isn’t great enough, we got a phone call from the big guy who wanted to swing by a minute and love on the girls. Ella could pretty much be found staring out the window for the rest of the evening waiting on him to arrive {by car, this time}. He gave her a pretty ornament and she told him the Christmas Story from Luke chapter two.
Sophie snoozed most of the time he was there, but did manage to wake up in time to tell him goodbye.
On Christmas Eve, we spend the day with Josh’s parents and his brother and our niece, Isabella. Nana & Cookie always managed to buy us all too much, but the girls all love it. Nana cooks a huge spread, which includes the best dressing you have ever eaten. It is her mother’s recipe and although I can make it pretty well myself, I always enjoy eating it at her house. Again, I managed to capture very little of our day on camera.
Ella just before the presents got opened
Ella & Sophie, mid-haul
This is pretty much what Sophie looked like all day. She kept diving right into the middle of her pile!
