Merry Christmas!

We have had a wonderfully blessed Christmas here with days full of fun! Friday evening was spent at my in-laws, with 3 of Ben's 4 siblings and their spouses. We had garbage plates for dinner (Thanks Andrew!) and just hung around. Christmas Eve morning we spent at my parents and visited with my brother Aaron and his girlfriend, Christina. Christmas Eve was back to my in-laws with the WHOLE family there - I think there were 15 of us there. Lots of presents were opened, and lots of laughs shared. Usually we go to Christmas Eve service, and then head back over there until bedtime, but this year we decided to just take the kids home and keep a regular routine and regular bedtimes. I am SOOOO glad we did! It was the most relaxing Christmas I can remember in a long time.

Ben and I got everything "set" for Christmas morning, and then relaxed and watched a movie while we did the finishing touches. Christmas morning was relaxing and low key. The children were patient and thankful, and I couldn't have asked for it to be any better.

Church was lovely as usual, and we even got a family picture snapped quickly before we went home. Thanks Lindsy!

We had lunch at my parents, and my brother Phil got in from Brooklyn shortly after we arrived. Then a quick trip back to my in-laws to see Ben's Aunt Suzy and a game or two. Then back to my parents for dinner and our family gift exchange. Phew!

This morning we headed back to my parents for a delicious breakfast and a chance to say goodbye to my brother and his sweet girlfriend. Then back home and a RELAXING quiet day in our PJ's. I love, love, love this time of year. Ben and I got a few things moved into the garage, but not much since there still aren't any doors on it! Hoping for a productive rest of the week.

Hope your Christmas has been wonderful too!