On the Saturday before Christmas, we celebrated the holiday with my family in New Hampshire. My brother and his family hosted the festivities at their house (thank you Joe and Karen!) and the girls had a fabulous time hanging out with their cousins. This year, in addition to purchasing gifts for Lee, their sister and me at their school Christmas store, the girls each bought presents for their cousins as well. The gift giving was really great, as the girls were so excited about giving their presents and their cousins were so happy to receive them. All five girls received some really great gifts from their aunts, uncles and grandparents and there was just so much laughter and merriment in the air. After a delicious dinner, the girls put on a little show for us and then the adults had their annual book exchange (which was, due to a lack of controversial books, less lively than in past years). All in all, it was a great day and so wonderful for our family to be together, even for a short period time of time.
So thrilled to get an Angry Bird stuffed animal!!
Jewelry boxes!!
Jillian, opening the dolphin figurine from Elizabeth.
Katie opens the ring (or bracelet, I never saw it) from Elizabeth.
Meghan hugs Elizabeth.
Elizabeth, opening her special ornament from her godparents.
Emily (above) and Elizabeth (below) open their boots from Auntie Kathy and Uncle Peter.
Jillian - so excited!!!
Best gift ever - Uggs - from Auntie Kathy and Uncle Peter!!
Girl in Purple - boots + hat, mittens and scarf from Auntie Sandra and Uncle Mike.
Presents from Auntie Grail.
Dinner.
Emily helps out Grandpa (above) and Auntie Karen (below) with the box swap.
Jillian, Auntie Kathy and Elizabeth.
Peter decided to keep my entry to the book swap.
In addition the Christmas festivities, the girls had a great time dressing up and putting on a show for us.
