Merry Merry Christmas 2011

Christmas 2011 was wonderful. I think it may be my favorite so far. We did what has now become tradition. Christmas Eve at my parents house with Chris's parents and this year my sister and brother in law came in from CA. Christmas Day we had at our house. The morning was hanging with Vaughn and the girls opening presents and then both families came for the afternoon. Chris's sister and Justo were in Bolivia spending the holidays with his family. Thinking back on it all makes me feel really warm and fuzzy inside, we all had such an enjoyable time!

The week before Christmas we had a little girls outing with Grandma while Grandpa hung back home with Vaughn. We went downtown to the US Bank Christmas display. It was huge and the girls got a kick out of it. And...what is an outing without lunch??? We went out for Mexican food where the girls all ate a ton of chips, rice, tortillas and as usual, Brooke and Taylor ate the salsa with a spoon. They love it and it was a really fun morning!
Taylor liked the candySydney
BrookeTaylorThis picture was not actually taken on Christmas, but I had to include it because it makes me laugh a little. Brooke spending time on the "naughty" chair at Busia and Papa's house:

Christmas Eve at Busia and Papa's house:

The girls loved the village that was displayed all over the house. They had a ball playing with the people and trees and were extremely gentle with all the little figures. They also loved their individually colored trees and also enjoyed talking about baby Vaughn's tree, his is gold. One of their favorite things to do at their house is to play piano. They were adorable singing jingle bells.

Brooke and Taylor playing with the village people
Grandma with Sydney and Taylor enjoying all the yummy snacksPapa being sillyUncle Eric and VaughnRick and me having a chatPiano time with Busia

Christmas morning it was just the six of us hanging out and the girls were testing out their new stocking stuffers bottles while Vaughn ate his. Brooke with the baskets
My beautiful sisterGreat pic of Papa and BusiaI have my hands fullTaylor modeling her new presents for Auntie AngAlways happy little buddyVaughn loving his new doggie from Grandma and GrandpaHappy as can be with PapaMmmm bottle with BusiaGrandpa making the tears go awayAgain, it was a fantastic Christmas with everyone. There were many generous gifts exchanged but the best part was being together and celebrating!
It's been awhile since Chris and I had a photo together!