Christmas Day

On Christmas morning, Wes and I woke up early scooped Rachel out of bed and went back over to my Mom's for Christmas morning with my family. It was pretty wild with all the grandchildren. Five children ages 6, 3, 3, 2, and almost 1. We had a big time opening gifts and eating a great breakfast, thanks to Jackie and Steve. Rachel got a baby doll from her Grammy, a walker/stroller from her aunt Jackie, and a Grover (stuffed animal) from her aunt Carol that she loves. She's sleeping with him tonight actually.

We left Moms and came home and started cooking for Wes' family. They were coming Christmas evening. We cooked through the afternoon, ate dinner, and opened presents. I have never seen so many gifts for such a little girl. Wes' aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents spoiled her rotten. She got books, toys, even a pool for the lake. We had such a great time seeing Wes' family all together. We were especially happy to have Wes' Uncle Jay, Uncle Mike, and Aunt Pat. Wes was very excited that everyone was able to come. He talked about how much fun we had for days. It really made his Christmas to be with everyone.

Rachel got a push toy from Santa and a Grover from Aunt Carol.

Catherine got her first board game, Candy Land!

Sophia got a Dora bike helmet and Ryan got a Spiderman.

Rachel with her baby from Grammy and stroller from Aunt Jackie.

I broke out my china for Christmas dinner.

We had steak, twice baked potatoes, corn, lima beans, peas, cranberry-apple bake, and rolls. YUMMY! Wes did a great job preparing the steaks.

About to open presents.....yea!

Rachel with her mountain of presents. Got to love the whites of my eyes!

Exhausted from opening presents.

I guess all the fun is over now. Anybody want to take down my Christmas decorations?