Christmas Eve

We did our annual Christmas Eve children's Mass at STA.  It was packed with Chreasters, but we got seats.  I still had to take Owen out, of course.  He's too active.  We got our usual shots outside the church afterward, inc. a fun one with the Schaefers.

Bobbins made a ham dinner for her family, whom we had over, for a low-key affair.  Sorry, didn't get any pic's.  We had some great Trader Joe's desserts and a German chocolate cake made by Mrs. M.

Work Kids Party

I had Bobbins bring the kids up to the office this year for the kids Christmas party.  You were supposed to bring a wrapped present for Santa to give to your kid.  I just brought in candy canes, which brought on a heaping of scorn.  CW saved the day with some left-over presents from last year, and my kids got to sit on Santa's lap first.

 

Work Christmas Party

Bobbins and I went to my work Christmas party for the first time in two years.  We didn't feel up for it in 2012, and last year's venue wasn't that great.  This year was close to our house and a traditional button-up affair.  We had a fun table to sit at and the food was good.  The DJ not so much, but we got some dancing in.

"Nuttycracker"

MM had her ballet recital at school back in December, called the "Nuttycracker."  She had been very ill with a fever and tiredness but rallied for the event.  You can tell she's still not 100%, but it was her only recital of the season, so she had to make it.
V I D E O [http://youtu.be/Glw4joh4wi4]

 

Horsing Around

The other day we rassled and the girls climbed on my back on the bed.  Tried to introduce Owen to the sport.  He sort of took to it, probably too bothered by his sisers.

 

Visit by Neighbors

Christmas day our neighbors Kay and Cheryl stopped by with some gifts for the girls and to socialize.  The girls got even more Frozen stuff, which they loved.

We sure love our neighbors here!
 

Christmas Morning

More photos later, but here's a couple shots of our Christmas morning.