Family Christmas

Last Sunday, we celebrated Christmas with my family.  This year was a bit different, as my parents were unable to join us.  We visited with them before heading to my brother's house for dinner and presents.  All of the cousins were together again (we changed up the date to make sure that happened!) and we all enjoyed being together.  The presents exchange was great and the book swap was pretty fun as well.  Our time together went too quickly, as always, but we had such a wonderful time.

Lee just can't be trusted around his own children.... 

The roast beast. 

Patiently waiting. 

The taste testers say it's good - time to eat!

Her headphones broke on the way up - she was so pumped for this gift! 

Gryffindor journal. #potterhead 

Annual god child ornament. 

Mal Pugh jersey!!! 

She wears contacts, but rocked these clear aviator glasses... 

Joe and Mike both picked the Bruce Springsteen autobiography - and then Joe insisted on switching with Mike.  It is a Yankee Book Swap, after all. 

Emily received this beautiful snow globe from Auntie Kathy and Uncle Peter.  She takes it with her all around the house, often just sits and listens to the music and stares at it.  She loves Jesus and this was a big hit with her.