Christmas Part 3.
My mom loves decorating for Christmas...and especially spoiling the kids while we are visiting. They have several fireplaces in their house, all decorated beautifully. One of them was obviously decorated just for the kids...Santas everywhere. It's hard to see in the picture but she had placed CANDY all over the fireplace...easily viewed...touched...and eaten by little people. The kids thought it was the greatest.
We had not visited my parents home since last Christmas so we were so excited. My parents spoil us while we are there. Normally, my dad loves to cook but he caught some terrible bug (probably caught it from our house when they visited on Christmas day) and was sick most of our visit there. My mom got sick the next day so Joel and my brother, J were left to prepare the big meal. 
It was so delicious! Good job, Men!
The kiddos love spending time with their cousins....
Alaina and Allie being crafty! Then it was time to open (more) gifts!
Alaina and Allie being crafty! Then it was time to open (more) gifts!
Isn't this the sweetest picture...waiting for their gifts? Connor is just one month older than Hudson. Allie is one year older than Alaina.
Alaina thinks Allie and Hannah are the greatest!
9 grandchildren in all! And boy can they make messes.
Aunt J and Uncle J always buy the kids such nice gifts.
Loving their purses from China!
Girls Rule! Next, we had a wonderful visit with my cousin G and his daughter, Haleigh and my Aunt T and her daughter Candis (yes my first cousin is 8 years old..helps me feel younger). 
Hudson and Benjamin now have a large selection of Hotwheel and Matchbox cars. A very tired Benjamin is holding them close to his heart. True love.
Every year, my Aunt T requests I bring some of my Premier Jewelry so we can play. Normally, my mom, my sister-in-law, and my aunts sit on the floor...shop and play. It's such a girly thing to do. The older little girls joined in this year.
Hudson had not seen my cousin G for a very long time and he was so happy to spend time with him. So cute! Hudson's a lovable little guy.
Alexis and Hannah...pretty girls!
After several days, Benjamin was so tired...sleep deprived and on candy-overload. Bless his heart! I love this picture of Zachary holding him. Such a sweet big brother.
1 comment:
I'm glad everyone had a Merry Christmas. Thanks for taking the time to post the photos. I always enjoy 'catching up'. I didn't even get my Christmas cards out this year.
Love and Blessings to All,
~demetra
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