I was afraid the stockings would fall off once they were filled, so I laid them on the ground. The two on the far right belong to Milo & Holden (in that order).
Jillian asked for a silver dainty necklace, and I think she got at least three.
Every year we choose books for the girls. This year we picked one they wanted and one we wanted them to have.
Even though we don't do the Christmas Eve thing with jammies like some families, they still get a new pair every year.
Mallory has been asking & pleading & begging for a keyboard to put in her room. The small package fooled them both...
...but not for long. Mallory knew immediately what it was...
...and here she is playing the new present from Dad & Mom - though it won't take up residency in her room.
Chillin after the excitement is over.
At Grammies house
Jilly & Mal in front of Grammie's tree
Mallory got a new camera from Santa and took lots of pictures. This one is with Haley.
Carrie made amazing balloon animals & people for the girls.
Just hangin out before the "battle of the gifts" begins.
We did a family "Chinese Gift Exchange" at the end of the evening, and this is before it (Jana) got competitive and crazy! 
The limit was $10 for a gift, and Adam put $10 worth of pennies in a box.
Candle & Veet?!?!?!?!
There are not limits, so Tyler stole these from a 6 year old.
If Matt had listened to Jana he might not have ended up with the make-up kit.
Peter was the 1st person and then got to make the final choice. He ended up with the bottle of red wine, and Jilly ended up with the marshmallow shooter he has in his hand.
The older grandkids - Carrie, Courtney, Brad, Ty & TJ
Mallory & Carrie
Jilly & CarrieWell Christmas and New Year have come and gone, and I am just now getting around to posting something. The pictures tell our story. For us it was simply all about celebrating Jesus with family and friends.
