Christmas Eve morning we headed east for Shueyville to spend Christmas with my side of the family. My parents have been working very hard to get through some major house renovations, and wow did it pay off. Their house looks beautiful, and was very accommodating for our growing family.
We tried to go easy with the gifts this year, but the second we stepped inside and saw all the presents, we knew my parents overdid it again. It was fun to watch the kids open their presents. To say they were overwhelmed is an understatement. The weather was above normal temperatures, so no coats were needed for Christmas Eve church, and my Grandma and Aunt Missy met us there. After church my Grandma, Aunt Missy, Laurel, Uncle Jason, cousins Ashley and Jared and Jarred all came over. It was so fun to all be together, eat an awesome meal, and celebrate the season.
The towers of presents that filled up the room...
Hannah helping Papa open up his presents.
Hannah showing off her new food for her kitchen and shopping cart.
Andy's new Hawkeye coat.
Even Bowzer got some presents!
Grandma Deaner and Henry made a gingerbread tree. Henry loved it.
We can't say that everyone loved the way it tasted though...everyone was a good sport and took a piece to try though. I mean - how could you resist that face??
The entire fam before church Christmas Eve night.
Another beautiful dress for Miss Hannah. Funny story behind this dress. My mom actually bought it 4 years ago during the after Christmas sales when I had just found out I was pregnant. That may we found out we were having a boy - so the dress went into storage. Little did we know it would come in handy 4 years later since my little girl is such a peanut and fits in 12 month clothes!
Christmas Eve was a beautiful night. No coats needed!
Christmas morning we opened up our stockings. Hannah and Henry each got a Hawkeye stocking cap and a 101 book. We start 'em early!
It was so nice to spend Christmas with so many people that we love. And we were lucky to get everything to fit in the car on the ride home....
I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas!
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