Christmas 2010

Well, another Christmas has come and gone...  This year was special, because Avery was old enough to at least help open some of her gifts, and we were able to spend lots of time with ALL of our family.  I was lucky enough to have plenty of time off of work, so we didn't feel so rushed this year.
Let's see... On December 22nd, we went ahead and did our own little Christmas at home (since Avery doesn't know anything about Santa yet).  Avery got a new backpack and lunchbox for "school," as well as some books and stocking stuffers, and her outdoor playhouse, which she LOVES!  The girl loves to be outside, so this was the perfect gift for her! 

THEN... We headed up to my parent's house to spend a couple of days there.  Avery LOVED all the time with her Grandparents and cousins.  They spent tons of time playing together outside (when the weather cooperated), and in the playroom.  We celebrated Christmas together on the 23rd for lunch.  Avery got lots of new fun toys and cute clothes.  I can't wait to set up her new kitchen at home. 

 Garrett and Courtney with her new coupe!

 Our attempt at getting a cute picture of the kids...

 Daddy and Avery after he shot a deer.

 Mommy and Avery opening stockings.

 Our sweet girl.

 Opening presents by herself after her long nap.

 NaNa and the Grandkids.
On Christmas Eve morning, we drove to Ted's parent's house.  We went out to lunch and then attended an awesome Christmas Eve Service with real animals.  We're talking camels, an elephant, a donkey, and sheep!  We then went back to the house for gumbo, then presents.  It was so nice having everyone there from Kansas and Montana this year.  On Christmas morning we had Grandma's famous coffee rolls, followed by Avery opening her gifts, plus stockings and grab bags. 

 Christmas Eve Service... notice the ELEPHANT!

 Avery opening gifts on Christmas morning.

 Avery's cool Dora tent!

 Eating an apple whole!

 Playing Tri-ominos with Grandma, Sam, and Jennifer

 Silly Girl!

A LOVELY picture of us all on Sunday morning... most of us still in our PJ's.
On the 26th, we headed back to my Grandma's house for Christmas there with my Dad's family.  We ate dinner, visited, and opened gifts.  Everyone was pretty pooped by then, but it was good seeing all the cousins. 

 Opening gifts.

 Riding on the tractor!

 Playing with a fun band gift!

All three kids were pretty pooped... this picture pretty much describes how we all felt at this point! 
I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!