WARNING!! WARNING!! WARNING!!
This Post is
PHOTO INTENSIVE !!
Christmas morning came bright and early.
We heard the kids up in their room about 4:30,
but they didn’t come down stairs until around 6am.
Santa had definitely been here :o))
Good Morning Julie!!
Good Morning Brian ;o((
Entertainment while we wait for EVERYONE to get up!!
We had our customary Christmas breakfast…
Dunkin Donuts with a side of Tastycakes! 
Of course the kids really didn’t spend much time with breakfast
as there were still unopened gifts.
Emily, our Christmas Ninja was ready to get started!!
The kids, big and little, had presents and wrapping paper all over the place!! 
Everyone had a great time :o))
I’ll let the photos tell the story….
A little explanation needed on my gift....
I like to drink coffee out of styrofoam cups.
They made me a complete set of “Coffee to Go” cups.
Each cup comes complete with
instant coffee, creamer and plastic spoon ;o))
Great Grandmom got a box of yarn to make afghans!!
Nancy got “Pink Sparkle” Converse Chucks !!!
Nancy and the girls were so excited!!
Sparkle shoes for all of them!!!
Of course, Andrew is growing up so it was time for him to get
his first pair of “Plaid” pajama pants ;o))
After all Andrew is taller than his Mom!!
Steve and his “NEW” twin brother !!
What a beautiful basket for Great Grandmom!!
Julie got her own bead set!!
Once all the gifts were opened, we gathered up the trash.
The bag was as big as Great Grandmom !!
We spent most of the day playing games (inside and outside) as well as doing arts and crafts.
Andrew and Daniel also spent time building Lego kits.
These are the smallest Legos I have ever seen!!
Later in the afternoon,
when we thought the gift giving was over with,
Julie and Steve had saved a “special” present
to give each of their children.
Andrew got a new bicycle!!
It jumps curbs great!!
Look Mom, No Hands!!
Daniel got a Legos video game!!
Daniel told us, “I really needed this!!”
Emily and Samantha got a 6 foot high castle
and
a 4 foot high cardboard house.
Once assembled,
the girls
little and big
can color and decorate them.
This will keep the girls entertained for weeks to come.
Before the day ended,
but unfortunately after Brian and Chris had left,
we managed to take a family picture.
What a wonderful time we had!
Every time you would turn around there was
another grandchild with another smile.
Samantha with their new pet penguin and monkey!
Daniel just so happy!!
Of course,
what would such a wonderful gathering be without
“The Diva”
It doesn’t get any better than this!!
Still smiling, we left for home early Monday morning.
After dropping Nancy’s Mom off at her house,
we made one more stop at Huntington Beach State Park
to say hello and happy holidays to fellow RV Dreamers
Bruce, Laura, Dan and Tricia.
Our visit was a short one, just long enough to share a few laughs, wish them a Happy New Year and promise to get together in our future travels. It was a nice ending to a Christmas weekend!
What a wonderful Christmas you had! The kids were grinning from ear to ear in each picture :) I do think the very best gift though, was Nancy's sparkling Converse Chucks! Awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteThe family picture at the end was pretty awesome too :)
Happy, Happy New Year to you both!
Great smiles from a great time! I liked that quick and easy breakfast, who has time to eat when there are loads of gifts under the tree?
ReplyDeleteReally thoughtful gift of all those pre-set coffee cups. Can you say "addiction?"
Nothing better than a family Christmas. :c)
Isn't family time grand!? Happy New Year to you both. Hope our paths cross again soon!
ReplyDeleteLove those "ruby slippers" Nancy!
ReplyDelete4:30AM I remember those days. Such excitment. This looks like just a wonderful day. I really loved all the pictures of your happy family having so much fun. 4 generations, lucky you two!
ReplyDeleteI am SO ENVIOUS of those shoes Nancy. I mean I LOVE sparkles. I just can't understand how Santa forgot me when he was giving those. Hmmmmm what size is your foot? Maybe it was a mistake.
Now Bill are those biodegradable styrofoam cups? You LIKE to drink out of those? We'll have to discuss this soon.
What a great Christmas day you had. I can't pick a favorite picture. Nothing beats time with family. If you head towards Florida, let us know - we miss our Carolina Clan. Happy New Year!!! Jill and Paul
ReplyDeleteI can certainly tell that the grand kids have grown up during the past year or so. Andrew is growing like a weed. Great holiday times.
ReplyDeleteSyl
Looks like you had a great Christmas...nothing better than spending time with family!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
I love the pictures of all of you together. Reminded me of times past, when my kids were small, and we were all together.
ReplyDeleteGreat shoes, Nancy!