Christmas Celebration #1

Today we had the first of this year's four Christmas celebrations. We celebrated with my mom since she is going to have surgery a few days before Christmas. My mom, Casey and Cory came up for the day. For me, it was a glimpse of what it will be like to have people over to our home for Christmas someday soon. I love it! We had a delicious spread of hor d'oeuvres for lunch and then enjoyed Christmas-y activities. I'll let the pictures tell the story.

While I was getting ready for church this morning, Abby spotted some presents I had wrapped in my room. I think this was the moment her gift curiosity was peaked.

"What are these, Mommy?"

Later in the day, Abby made her way over the tree and found her gift from Grandma and Casey.

"what's in here?"

discovering the bows

We needed to get some exercise in after lunch and before dessert, so Abby took Uncle Cory on laps around the kitchen and living room until his back hurt.

"Let's go...I'll show you the way!"

Abby and Daddy played some Christmas Carols for us...including Silent Night.

Then, we read the Christmas story from The Jesus Storybook Bible. Remembering the Reason for the Season! Thank you Jesus!

Finally, it's time for Abby to figure out what's inside her very first Christmas gift!

loving the wrapping paper

Abby's new kitchen. Thank you Grandma and Casey.

so much fun

Then the rest of us exchanged some fun gifts, watched the Eagles/Giants game and had some dessert!

The rivalry continues. Giants vs. Eagles! Perfect gifts to go with the Sunday afternoon football game we had on. Eagles pulled it out in the end, but it was fun watching these two root for their teams.

Cory was proudly pointing to the 24-3 score on the screen (Giants), but in the end the Eagles made an amazing comeback and Joe did his victory dance for us all.

Abby modeling her new outfits (with Casey's help)

Mom & her new pajamas

me & my mom

mom, me and Cory

telling Casey some stories

Thankful for a festive day of Christmas celebrations! Merry Christmas!