Christmas Eve

We spent the morning at Mike's parents for gifts and brunch.

Peter got Legos and Lily got art supplies (their favorites!)

 Benny got this cute snowman book that was a favorite of Peter's when he was a baby.

 As close as it gets to a family picture

 Benny got a travel bag (the big kids also got one for their first Christmas- exciting, I know- but oh so practical for years to come.

 We enjoyed our church service with Mike's parents.  And I remembered praying to live along the corridor that we now live last Christmas after that service- & Mike told me I should pray for things more important- so we did :).

We ordered eggplant parmesan from a nearby Italian restaurant and enjoyed it that eve at our house with Mike's parents.  It was quite lovely.  The whole day felt quite relaxing, luxurious, & quiet to just be together with Mike's parents.

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That night we set out "Santa"...

The kids got quite "boring" things from us but had gotten exciting things from Mike's parents and family. I was surprised at how much they still liked it all.

Each got snow bibs & boots (after last year of making do), a gymnastics class (at the same time!), a "toy" (science experiment kit for P & pom-pom making kit for L), and books.

Peter's:

 Lily's:

Jamin's:

More to come...