We had a magical Christmas Eve and Day. Christmas Eve was spent with family friends at the Zhender house. Normally we host this party, but it was a nice change to just go and enjoy ourselves and not worry about cooking or cleaning before and after. We spent time with people we just don't see enough. We had such a great time.
Monica and Woodman even made it out for the party. (These are friends who have been passed around year after year, showing up unannounced at parties and other events). Rylee's BFF Rick (Pa Thomas) kept her entertained the entire party, chasing her around and hiding. I'm sure he was tired the next day!
Christmas morning was spent with just the Craig family. Rylee slept in till 10 am (I had to wake her up!), and then we spent time together opening stockings and gifts from Santa. A little later we headed out the door to pick up Starbucks and spend time with the Jacobsons. We opened presents, hung out with the family, celebrated my Dad's birthday, and had an amazing dinner of crab and prime rib.
Rylee got so many gifts she could barely open them all. She would stop after each one and have to play with it for a while. Her favorites were a little dog that came in a leopard spotted purse, and a Dora microphone. (Soon-to-be) baby Carson even got a few gifts!
The girls got the traditional PJ's form Santa that we wore ALL DAY. Dad kept asking when we were going to put clothes on. Thanks Auntie Diane for the fun shower caps!
We hope everyone had a joyful Christmas. We feel very blessed to have such amazing family and friends in our lives. We are thankful for all the love and support we have around us. We truly had the best Christmas yet!
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