Wednesday, January 2, 2013

#4 Wolf Family Christmas

Our next Christmas celebration was my mom's side at my Grandma Wolf's house.  This is always one of my favorite traditions.  We hadn't been there on Christmas Eve the last two years, so it was Gavin and Lilah's first time.  The kids weren't on their best behavior and hadn't been all day really.  It was already our third day of Christmas and their nap/bedtime had been really screwed up.  We weren't able to stay long, but I'm still glad we were able to go.  There was a mixup with Brian's gift.  My cousin, Bryan, ended up with two presents and Brian didn't get any.  We got it all figured out though!  I hated to leave, but knew it was the best thing since the kiddos were struggling.  Maybe next year won't be so crazy.  Who am I kidding, life with three small kids is always crazy! 
 Grandma's baby sitting on her lap!
 Lilah with Aunt Judy and Aunt Lori
Olivia and Gavin

Grandma Wolf got a jar with notes and pictures from everyone.  That way, she can open one each day and have 365 smiles!!


#3 Sturgis Christmas

Christmas Eve was hectic in the morning and then we were off to Sturgis.  The kids were beyond excited to go to Grammie and Pops' house to open presents and see everyone.  We had a yummy lunch of finger foods and then opened stockings and presents.  Everyone loved all of their gifts.  This year, we all went in and bought Grammie a new sewing machine and Pops a wii.  They both loved them!  After lunch and gifts, we stayed and hung out for a while.  We left around three hoping the kids would nap on the way and they did! 

Snuggling with Parker!

I love these boys and they love each other!  They definitely have a special cousin bond!
Lilah was all about Uncle Wil!!






 Parker LOVED this drill set we got him!

Barbie and Ken!

I love my new bags!

Santa's Key, Reindeer Food, and Cookies for Santa

Before we left for the day on Christmas Eve, we put the reindeer food and Santa's key outside.  We also opened our book for the day and put the ornament on the tree. When we got home that night, we put out cookies and strawberry milk for Santa.




Tuesday, January 1, 2013

#2 Boyles Family Christmas and Movie Night

On Sunday, December 23rd, we spent the day with my family.  We made it a pajama day and everyone wore comfy clothes.  We started out opening presents.  Once again, we all were spoiled.  The gifts we gave were also a hit!  After presents, we had a simple lunch of sandwiches, chips, and potato salad.  Then, the kids napped for a bit.  Charles had to head back to Indy because he had to work the next day.  We stayed and had our annual movie night.  We made appetizers and the food was delish!  I ate way to much.  The kids even went to sleep and we were able to watch a few adult Christmas movies.  Overall, it was a great day with my family.  Two days down, two more to go! 
My dad's big Christmas present!
Covering their eyes so they didn't see all of the surprises Aunt Allie was bringing in!


An art easel!

 Macie is wearing her new headband and putting her new chapstick on Gavin!
 Macie got a camera!  Here she is taking a picture of her Lalaloopsy doll!